Carlene R. Hone

Carlene R. Hone

Carlene Hone Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home - Westerly on Dec. 31, 2025.
Carlene R. (Sargent) Hone, 70 of High St., Westerly, RI, passed away at the Westerly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on Thursday, December 25, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born in Norwich, Connecticut she was the daughter of the late Carlton and Francis Sargent.

Carlene worked as a teller for M&T Bank (previously People's Bank) and in retail at Walmart, where she retired. She was a passionate animal lover and enjoyed spending time with her best friend, Verna Van Patten.

She leaves her daughter Misty Plude and partner, Charles Ramsey of Groton, CT; two siblings, Randy Sargent and Ronald Sargent; five grandchildren, Brittany Kempert (Brian), Ricky Sherry, Sunny Spellman (Sam), Jesse Ramsey and Alexandra Ramsey; great-granddaughter Roma; her "adopted" daughter, Becki and several nieces and nephews. Additionally, Carlene was predeceased by her life partner, Gary Hone, two brothers, Robert "Bob" Sargent and Carlton " Butch" Sargent, Jr.; and sister-in-law, Penelope "Penny" Sargent.

All services are private. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

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