BANGOR - John Story Hoyt, 78, died peacefully March 17, 2024, at a local hospital. He was born August 6, 1945, in Presque Isle, the son of Winston and Elizabeth “Lib” (Story) Hoyt.
John graduated from Easton High School, Class of 1963. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Army Reserves from 1966 to 1968. He received his bachelor's degree from Husson in 1981. John enjoyed bowling, golfing, reading, painting, and playing piano.
His life partner for over 43 years was Sharon Barker who passed 4 months prior. Surviving, are his sons, Matt Hoyt and Adam Barker-Hoyt, and their partners, Cindy Usher and Sarah Jackson; grandchildren, Elijah, Taylor, and Quintin; great-grandchild, Aldelaide; sisters, Janice and Patricia and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by a sister, Suzanne.
The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments from 12-2 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., Bangor. Graveside services will be private in Union Cemetery, Fort Fairfield in the spring. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
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