Brewer, Maine - Steven Sargent, 78, died unexpectedly April 24, 2026, at Northern Light EMMC in Bangor. He was born July 24, 1947, in Ellsworth, the son of Camden and Alice (Stevens) Sargent. He grew up in Sorrento, Maine.

Steve graduated from Sumner Memorial High School in 1965. Following high school graduation, he went to University of Maine Orono and graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor of Education degree. In 1970 he got his master's degree in elementary guidance. In August 1970, he married Penny. They lived in Brewer and celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last summer. In 1971 he got his certificate of advanced study in elementary guidance. Following that, he went on to fifth grade in Bradley from fall 1972 until spring 1974. In fall 1974 he started his guidance counseling career in Milford, where he worked until retirement in 2003. Post-retirement he worked for Plisga & Day Land Surveyors until true retirement in 2013. Steve was an avid sailor, who also enjoyed fishing, golfing and duck hunting.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Penny (Humphrey) Sargent, are his daughter, Jennifer Sargent; his sister, Brenda (Sargent) Murphy, and her extended family.

Relatives and friends are welcome to come to a celebration of his life Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Sorrento Library, 54 Waukeag Ave., Sorrento, ME, from 1 to 5 p.m. Those who wish to remember Steve in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the humane society. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.