Obituary of Elwin L. Sargent

Elwin L. Sargent of Cortland, N.Y., 71, died August 26, 2016. Born March 6, 1945 in Brockton, MA. He was the son of the late Charles and Grace Bower Sargent. Elwin will always be known as a family man who enjoyed his 8 mile walks every day. Elwin is survived by his four children Shawn (Josephine) Sargent, Amy (Tim) Ryan, Michael (Angi) Sargent and Dan Sargent. His sister Charlotte (the late Richard) Conroy. Richard and Phyllis Sargent, Wayne (Margaret) Sargent, five grandchildren: Nick Ryan, Matthew Sargent, Noah Sargent, Joshua Ryan, Graci Sargent, Many nieces & nephews. Elwin was predeceased by brother Edward Sargent, and one sister Gail Proulx, father Charles and mother Grace and brother in law Richard Conroy. Special thanks and appreciation to the following organizations for their help and support: VA medical centers in Syracuse and Freeville, Cortland Regional Day care, and Hospicare of Cortland and Ithaca. Services will be held in Plymouth, Massachusetts according to the wishes of Elwin Sargent. Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY 13045 is assisting the family with arrangements.