The business journey for this multi-generation family began in 1922 when Lewis Sargent, then of Fergus, Ont., co-founded a funeral home called Thompson and Sargent Funeral Directors. In 1924, he settled in Thunder Bay on the Nelson Block on Cumberland Street.
Last week on Friday marked the 100th anniversary of Sargent and Son Funeral Home and in celebration of this milestone, the company started its A Century of Care Digital Legacy
Gerry passed away peacefully at the TBRHSC Transitional Care Unit with his beloved companion Jeannette at his side. He lived life on his own terms and chose his own time to pass.