Donald Sargeant
Donald W. Sargeant, 79, of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Midstate Hospital in Meriden. He was born on October 25, 1945, in Greenwich, CT, to the late George R. and Della Rash Sargeant.
Don grew up in Greenwich and, after graduating from Greenwich High School and beginning his career as an electrician with IBEW Local 3 (formerly Local 501), he was drafted into the U.S. Marine Corps for the Vietnam War. He met his wife, Sandra, while stationed in South Carolina. After his service, they settled in Connecticut, spent some time in western Pennsylvania, and eventually returned to Connecticut for their final years.
Don was a member of Acacia Lodge No. 85, where he served as Grand Master and also served the Grand Lodge of CT as Associate Grand Marshal. He belonged to many other service organizations, where he enjoyed many long-lasting friendships.
Don is predeceased by his wife, Sandra, and his brother, Robert Sargeant.
He is survived by his loving children, Leslie Maloney of Stamford, and Matthew Sargeant and his wife Christine of Fairfield, as well as five grandchildren: Michael and Jared Maloney, and Elizabeth, Caroline, and Andrew Sargeant. Also surviving are his nephews and niece, Scott Sargeant and his wife Jennifer, Brian Sargeant, Elise Sargeant, and a sister-in-law, Mary Carol Campbell.
Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM. Interment will be held privately.
The family requests that donations be made in Donald’s memory to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284, or to a charity of one’s choice.
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