TOBY BERNARD LENT

1971 - 2024

Toby Bernard Lent, 53, a cherished person known for his kind, loving, caring and vibrant personality, left us on October 7, 2024. Born on January 21, 1971, Toby lived a life of tremendous passion and service towards others.
He is survived by his husband, Cameron Daniels, with whom he shared 14 amazing years together; mother: Nancy Kay Snyder, father: Jack Lewis Lent; brother: Pierre Lent, sister-in-Law: Jennifer Lent, and many loved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and beloved dogs, Chanel and Tiffany
Toby touched hundreds of lives and was loved by everyone everywhere he went. He graduated from Johnson & Wales University with his BA, lived in many states including his hometown in Coudersport, Rhode Island, Georgia, California, Tennessee, Hawaii, Maryland and South Carolina. Most recently, he was the Director of Catering at The Charleston Place in Charleston, S.C. He previously worked as the Director of Events/Catering at other luxury hotels like Shutters on the Beach/Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, Ca., The St. Regis Hotel in Princeville, Hawaii, and The Hay Adams in Washington, D.C. Toby's magnetic persona made everyone feel welcomed, cared for and a pure joy for everyone to be around. Everyone that knew him felt like they were his best friend. He was dynamic in his profession as the Director of Catering because he instinctually and naturally made sure everyone was taken care of even before they knew they needed anything. He had a love for showtunes, the theater, country music, he was obsessed with CNN news reports, Jo Malone cologne (all scents), watching the Real Housewives of any city, suntanning on the beach, vacationing and traveling, sushi, chicken parmesan, and he loved Pepperidge Farm Coconut cake for his birthdays.
Toby proudly celebrated 25 years of sobriety. Toby even further proved to be a selfless caring individual by potentially providing life to several people by being an organ donor and giving the gift of his kidneys, liver and thyroid for the Thyroid Project. He is truly a Hero and a Godsend. The hospital gave Toby a Hero's walk down the halls when he went for his surgery to gift his organs. The entire hospital staff (doctors, nurses and admin) stood along the hallway walls as the family followed Toby's hospital bed in procession. It was a moving experience deserving of his heroism.
Visitation will be on Friday November 1 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Park United Church, 15 E. 3rd St, Coudersport, and Saturday, November 2, from 1 - 2 p.m. Services will be held at Park United Church on Saturday, November 2, at 2 p.m.- 3 p.m., with a reception to follow at Coudersport Consistory from 3 - 5 p.m.
Toby loved life and lived it to the fullest, spreading joy and light everywhere he went. He had his "Tobyisms" that will be a constant reference in many of our minds sure to bring a smile to our faces and a warming embrace in our hearts. His beacon of kindness and love will forever reside in our hearts. Toby's legacy, exemplified by his Heroism, will continue to inspire and guide us. As we grapple with the loss of Toby's presence, we find solace in knowing that his spirit lives on through the love he instilled in us.
Memorials may be made to Park United Methodist Church, 15 East 3rd Street, Couderport, PA 16915 or Last Chance Rescue www.lastchanceanimalrescue.org 8500 Bensville Rd,, Waldorf, MD 20603.