Alan Lloyd Sargent January 7, 1954 February 7, 2014 PORTLAND - Alan Lloyd Sargent, age 60, of Portland, died Friday, February 7, 2014 at his residence after a brief illness. Alan was born in Portland on January 7, 1954, a son of Leighton Burleigh Sargent Sr. and Helen Merle (Freeman) Sargent. He attended Portland schools and was a graduate of Deering High School, class of 1973. He served in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy where he was a cook on the destroyer USS DDG Barney. Alan loved to cook. He enjoyed puttering around in the kitchen and watching cooking shows. He also enjoyed working with his hands where he demonstrated determination and patience in building small items. He had an exceptional memory and remembered details. He retained everything he heard. He was knowledgeable on a variety of subjects. He had a very good sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh. He was predeceased by his father in 1961, his mother in 1977, his brother, Leighton B. Sargent, Jr. in 2008, and his brother-in-law, Joseph F. Discatio in 2004. He is survived by his three sisters, Judith A. Discatio of Portland, Jane A. Baker and her husband, Richard, of Portland, and Susan J. Bailey and her husband David of Yarmouth; a sister-in-law, Marjorie K. Sargent of Cape Elizabeth; an aunt, Anna J. Freeman of Cape Elizabeth; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, February 12, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland, where a memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Philip Shearman officiating. Burial will be in Forest City Cemetery, South Portland, at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.athutchins.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alan's memory may be made to: American Heart Association, 51 U S Route1 Suite M, Scarborough, Maine 04074.