Harriet Sargent Wiswell Obituary
The world bids farewell to Harriet Sargent Wiswell of Southport, Connecticut, departing on July 13, 2025 at the age of 98. Harriet Sargent leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Harriet Sargent Wiswell to show support.
As Harriet Sargent departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Harriet Sargent. Though Harriet Sargent may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Norris Burr Sargent and Louise Fish Sargent; her husband George Carlton Wiswell, Jr.; her sister Mary Louise Swift; and her granddaughter Anne Campbell Wiswell.
She is survived by: her sons, George Carlton Wiswell, III (Sandy) of Southport, Peter Sargent Wiswell (Rena) of Reading and Geoffrey Norris Wiswell (Karen) of Reading, Vermont; and her grandchildren, Timothy Bennett Wiswell, Abby Wiswell Wright and David Sargent Wiswell. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southport Congregational Church (https://www.southportucc.org.) or Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road, Fairfield, Connecticut 06824.
