Bruce W Hoyt, 79, of Safety Harbor, FL passed away peacefully in his home on January 23, 2016.
Bruce was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on March 7, 1936 to Herman and Elsie (Darling) Hoyt.
He graduated from Tufts University and served in the US Navy from 1958-1961. Later, he received his Masters of Science in Physics from the University of Wisconsin. Bruce was a life-long teacher. He taught at St. Johnsbury Academy (1964-1980), and numerous other locations to include Frankfurt, Germany while following his Army wife. Later in life he wrote and published “North of Brattleboro,” a collection of short stories and poetry about life, love and Vermont. He was a husband, dad, son, teacher, colleague, and friend; he excelled at all of life’s roles. He enjoyed people and learning. He and his wife, Pamela, retired to Safety Harbor in 2013.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie (Rider) Hoyt.
He is survived by his current wife of 32 years, Pamela (Reganall) Hoyt; his brother, Herman; six children: Stewart, Delsie, Avis, Hubbard, Benjamin and Thomas; and two granddaughters, Opal and Virginia.
A graveside service will be held Friday, February 12, 2016 at 2:15 pm at Bay Pines National Cemetery.Military honors will be rendered by the Pinellas County Veterans Council and the United States Navy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Johnsbury Academy (http://www.stjacademy.org)/ and/or Suncoast Hospice (www.EmpathHealth.org).
Pam and family, for the brief time that I knew Bruce, he had a ready smile when I saw him. I never heard him complain and he seemed to be such a good sport in spite of his physical limitations and illness. I am sure that he touched many people in positive ways during his lifetime and will be missed.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Donna Nettestad
I continue to miss Bruce! He was a good friend to me and an inspiration. A teacher’s teacher he taught me a lot about how to teach. Generous, witty and good humored, he was a man for all seasons!