Nancy Sargood

Nancy K. Sargood, a lifelong resident of East Arlington, passed away at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Wednesday January 13, 2016 on her 82nd birthday. She was born at home in East Arlington on January 13, 1934, the daughter of Patrick and Olena (King) Keough.Nancy received her education in Arlington and was a 1953 graduate of Arlington Memorial High School.On June 26, 1954, she married her high school sweetheart Jerry at St. Columban's Catholic Church (now Christ our Savior).Nan was a communicant of Christ Our Savior church in Arlington.She was employed at Union Carbide in Bennington for a short time until the birth of her son. She then became a full time homemaker.Nan had a very kind and caring soul. She was a natural caregiver, always offering to help her elderly neighbors and those in need. She devoted her life to taking care of her family, her beloved granddaughter and her parents until their passing.Nan and Jerry loved spending time together at their camper in Ferrisburg Vermont. They spent many hours relaxing and fishing on Otter Creek and Lake Champlain.She enjoyed long visits with friends and neighbors on her porch and enjoyed watching her favorite Red Sox and Celtics on television. Simply, time spent with Jerry and their family at home made her happiest. Nan was predeceased by her soul mate Jerry who died in 2010, her parents , her brother Ronald and beloved sister Mary Elizabeth.She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Skip and Jackie Sargood of Manchester, her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Kenneth Cross of North Bennington, granddaughter Lynsie Stroffoleno of North Carolina, and step-granddaughter Hannah Cross of Bennington.She also leaves her sister Diana Doyle of California, brother Kevin Keough of Sunderland, brother-in-law Kenneth Skidmore of Shaftsbury and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Nan's children would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Sarah Davenport and staff at Twin Maples for their care and compassion for Nan. The family is particularly grateful to lifelong friends Gene and Ann Hoyt for their years of friendship, love and support. A Mass of Christian Death and Burial for Nan will be celebrated on Monday, January 18th, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in North Bennington. Interment will be held later in the spring in the family lot in Evergreen Cemetery. At Nan's request, there will be no visiting hours. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Nan's memory may be made to Arlington Rescue Squad and Vermont Make A Wish Foundation c/o Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home Arlington Chapel, PO Box 528 Arlington, VT 05250 A Mass of Christian Death and Burial for Nan will be celebrated on Monday, January 18th, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in North Bennington. Interment will be held later in the spring in the family lot in Evergreen Cemetery. At Nan's request, there will be no visiting hours.