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Elizabeth Sargent Obituary
AGE: 80 • formerly of Somerville
Elizabeth S. (Betty) Sargent, 80, passed away on June 16, 2013. Born July 14, 1932 in New Brunswick, Betty was the daughter of Frank J. and Elizabeth E. Somenek. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her younger sister Marie Somenek O'Hara. Formerly of St. Ladislaus parish, she graduated from St. Peter's High School in New Brunswick, where she met her husband, Ted of Somerville. Originally employed as a service rep and instructor for New Jersey Bell Telephone Company, Betty graced the cover of the 1955 Bell Telephone Annual Report holding the (then) new kitchen wall unit telephone. In 1965 she became Vice President of The Sargent Company, a manufacturer's representative firm in Somerville, until her retirement in 1999. She served as president of the Rosary Altar Society of Immaculate Conception Church in 1966 and was involved in Family and Community Services of Bound Brook, Life Member of the Somerville History Club, and was former President of the Somerset Medical Center Auxiliary Ivy Twig.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Theodore K. (Ted) Sargent; daughter, Stacy S. O'Neill, and son-in-law, Charles V. O'Neill of Jupiter, FL; son, Mark K. Sargent of Chevy Chase, MD, and granddaughter, Lindsay E. Meredith of Haverhill, MA. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Immaculate Conception Church Chapel, 35 Mountain Ave, Somerville, NJ on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 12:30 pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Sargent
Stacy O'Neill
August 3, 2013
Thank you to all the guests who have signed my mom's guest book. Each of you played an important and meaningful role in her life, and as such, were an essential part of who my mother came to be.
Dot Kotalic
July 29, 2013
Thinking of you all--I was saddened to learn of Betty's untimely passing--a beautiful person and a great friend.
Perhaps it will be a comfort to know your friends are thinking of you. My many thoughts and prayers are yours--
Love and God bless!
Dot (Devlin) Kotalic
Ray & Cindy Sargent
July 28, 2013
Uncle Ted, Mark and Stacy,
I have many fond memories of Aunt Betty during our family visits to Somerville. Our family continues to reminisce about trips to your home and how enjoyable it was to visit. Aunt Betty was always fun and hospitable. She always made us feel special. I know we each treasure these memories.
With much love-
July 27, 2013
JUST HEARD THE NEWS @ 6.00 PM
BETTY WAS A GREAT , GREAT HUMAN BEING AND WAS A BETTER " BRIDGE " PARTNER . WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF HER PASSING . HER ANCIENT FRIENDS
JOHN / JEAN KOBIELA
July 25, 2013
Ted,
We were sorry to learn of Betty's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Stacy, and Mark.
Joan and Tom Guinane
Longwood, FL
Maryann Sargent
July 23, 2013
May the memories of your spunky mom give your family peace and comfort during this time of grieving. Sending lots of love, Maryann Sargent, Steve Solnit, Isaac and Martin.
Suzanne Kafel
July 22, 2013
Aunt Betty,
Meet you only a couple of times in my life. But you were a fun person to be around. I especially remember your 60's something green Chevy Camaro.
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