Avis de décès de Joanne-Havey Sargent

BANGOR - Joanne "Jody" Havey Sargent, 83, beloved mother, nana and aunt, passed away June 12, 2011, at a Bangor hospital. She was born Jan. 26, 1928, in Ellsworth, daughter of Dwight M. and Zelda J. (Bunker) Havey. Jody grew up in Sullivan and graduated from Sullivan High School. Later in life, she attended the University of Maine and graduated with distinct honors, receiving her associate degree in science with concentration in human services. She loved growing up on the coast and took great care to foster her love of the ocean in her children and grandchildren. Jody was a gifted piano player and songwriter, and as a result her house was often filled with music. She was a selfless, hardworking and generous person, always making sure that others were taken care of before herself. Even in her career she focused on care giving. She worked for many years teaching life skills to developmentally challenged adults and in later years was a personal care attendant. Jody's door was always open to anyone needing a helping hand, words of encouragement, a hug or a warm smile. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah L. Giles of Bangor; three granddaughters, Michele Sargent Lapegna of Pittsfield, Amy Giles of Portland and Ashlee Sargent of Bangor; two great-grandchildren, Julian Bither and Braden Socquet of Pittsfield; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two sons, Michael K. Sargent and James P. Sargent; and her children's father, Kenneth Sargent. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 17, at Gordon Cemetery, Sullivan. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.