Charles E. Hoye III

Charles Edward Hoye III, DMD, of Taunton and Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Charlie was born in Taunton, the eldest of nine children. He attended St. Mary's Grammar School prior to graduating from Msgr. James Coyle High School in 1959, during which time he met the love of his life, Carolyn and also tore up the basketball court. He went on to graduate from the College of the Holy Cross in 1963 and later received his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry from Tufts Dental School in 1967. After graduation he served 2 years as a Captain in the USAF in FL. Upon completion of his military service, he opened his dental practice in Taunton in 1969. In his 42 years of practice he was a member of the ADA, MDS, SEDS and was voted "Best of the Best Dentist" in Taunton numerous times. He loved his staff, patients and his profession. He enjoyed golfing at CCNB, traveling, running, exercising at the YMCA, reading, the latest technology and most of all spending time with his family. He will be remembered for his humor, quick wit, stellar meatloaf, loud laugh and vast knowledge of trivia. Above all he treasured the relationship he shared with his best friend, the love of his life - his wife Carolyn. He was the son of the late Dr. Charles E. Hoye Jr and Virginia (Cleary) Hoye of Taunton, MA. He is survived by his dear wife of 50 years, Carolyn Jean (Driscoll) Hoye; daughters Kristin Frizzi and husband Dr. James Frizzi of Evans GA; Kathleen Hoye DMD and husband Kurt Federow of Needham; Lauren Kavanagh and husband Simon of Mattapoisett; Meghan Morrison and husband Jesse of Taunton; son Daniel C. Hoye and wife Rosemarie of Taunton. Also survived by sixteen grandchildren: Nick, Charlie, Paul, Caroline, Roderick, Jenna, Kiley, Erin, Finbar, Wyatt, Keira, Krista, Owen, Holly, Harris and Lily. He is also survived by siblings: William J. Hoye DDS, Thomas C. Hoye Sr, Rev. Msgr Daniel F. Hoye, David M. Hoye DMD, Stephen R. Hoye DDS, Sara-Ann (Hoye) Mullan MD and James P. Hoye MD. He was also the brother of the late Robert P. Hoye DDS. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial in St Marys Church, Taunton on Thursday Jan. 14, 2016 at 11 AM. Visiting hours on Wednesday from 4-8p.m. in the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave. ( route 138 south) Taunton. Interment St Francis Cemetery, Taunton. Donations in Charlies memory may be made to St Marys Church, St. Marys Square, Taunton, MA 02780. To light a candle, get directions or to access the memorial register, please go to www.hathawayfunerals.com.