LEWISTON — Richard A. Sargent, 85, of College St., passed away suddenly on Friday, Aug. 31, at Maine Medical Center, Portland.

He was born Oct. 1, 1926, in Norway, the son of Wallace and Bessie Sargent.

Richard worked for the Auburn Dye Co. and the North Anson Reel Co. and later retired from the state of Maine as a bookkeeper. He cherished time spent with family and enjoyed hunting, fishing and stock-car racing.

Richard was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Gertrude Sargent; and brothers, Rodney and Robert Sargent.

He is survived by his sons, Mark Sargent and wife, Eva, of Ohio, Paul Sargent and wife, Tiffany, of New Hampshire, Daniel Sargent and wife, Carol, of Fayette, daughter, Susan Johnson of Lewiston; brothers, Stanley Sargent of Georgia and Roger Sargent of New Hampshire; sisters, Barbara Plummer of Raymond and Marilyn Taylor of Lewiston; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.