Dorothy F. Hoyt

Dorothy F. Hoyt, 91, of Burnt Hills, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Ocala, Florida. She was born on July 9, 1930 in Seymour, Connecticut and was the daughter of the late George Edward Fryer, Sr. and Dorothy (Blake) Fryer.

After graduating from high school Dorothy went on to earn a bachelor's degree with a dual major in mathematics and German as well as a minor in Russian. Dorothy furthered her education by earning a master's degree from Union College. She was a lifelong educator and enjoyed substitute teaching as well as tutoring. Dorothy's interests included sewing, music, baking, bridge, attending church, Bible studies, traveling in her RV, and family camping. She had a heart for the youth so her and her husband taught high school Sunday School classes; were advisors for the youth programs and organized a weekly Singles Supper Club- an interdenominational weekly program for college-career Young Adults. She also served on the board of trustees at the Schenectady YMCA and was an active member of the AAUW. Dorothy's most cherished times would be those spent with family.

Dorothy was the loving wife of Ralph, whom she married 65 years ago after their graduation from Bates College. Dorothy was the devoted mother of Ralph "Dan" (Teresa) Hoyt, Jr. of Ocala, Florida, Cheryl Hoyt-Smith of Derby, Vermont, and David G. (Sue) Hoyt, Sr. of Indialantic, Florida. Grandchildren include Kate (Joshua) Yates, Adam Hoyt, and Jennifer Hoyt, Myra Smith-Harris, (Arthur), Lindsay Hoyt-Stratton (Michael), Cpt. David (Ansley) Hoyt, Jr. and Tyler Hoyt (Kelly). Great-grandmother of Adeline Yates, Sophie Yates, Ivy Harris, Emmie Stratton, Kanik Stratton, Savannah Hoyt, and Sydney Hoyt. Dorothy is also survived by brother George E. Fryer, Jr. of Concord, NH, and sister Ruth (Cliff) Foster of Gray, ME and many caring nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Ralph S. Hoyt Sr., brother Robert (the late Ann) B. Fryer, and sister-in-law Helen Fryer.

Interment will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY.

A celebration of life service will held on what would have been Dorothy's 92nd birthday, July 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Burnt Hills United Methodist Church, 816 NY-50, Burnt Hills, NY 12019.

Memorial contributions may be made to Burnt Hills United Methodist Church Youth Program, 816 NY-50, Burnt Hills, NY 12027.