David D. Hoyt, 80, of Chelsea, died Feb. 26 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Johnson City, N.Y. on July 19, 1931, a son of the late Delphin and Marion (Stevens) Hoyt.
Mr. Hoyt had been employed by Con-Tel/GTE/Verizon for 20 years and was a member of the American Legion, Post 42 in Damariscotta.
He is predeceased by a sister, Norma Alise.
Mr. Hoyt is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wilma J. (Churchill) Hoyt of Chelsea; son, Alan Hoyt and wife Theresa of South Portland; daughters, Tami J. Patterson and husband Patrick of Plymouth, and Susan L. Beaulieu and husband Eugene Beaulieu Jr. of Readfield; sisters, Doris M. Cole of Binghamton, N.Y., and Cathy Hoyt of Union Grove, Wis.; grandchildren, Benjamin Roy, Christopher and Amy Patterson, and Rebecca and Matthew Beaulieu; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Logan Roy; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
At his request, there will be no public visiting hours. A private graveside service will take place at the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s name may be made to Pine Tree Society, PO Box 518, Bath, ME 04530.
Condolences may be expressed via the funeral home website www.plummerfh.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta.
