Charlene “Charlie” Diane (Merritt) Hoyt passed away at the Susquehanna Nursing Home located in Johnson City, NY on March 28, 2018 at the age of 77 after a long stay in the hospital. Charlie is predeceased by her parents, Hattie and Raymond Merritt; several brothers and sisters; and her youngest son, Jerry. Charlie is survived by her loving husband Ralph, Sr. of 59 years. They were married in the United Methodist Church located in Ouaquaga, NY on October 4, 1959. Charlie is lovingly remembered by her husband Ralph, Sr.; sons, Ralph, Jr. (Helen); Edwin (Debra); daughter-in-law Beth; several grandchildren, Scott Hoyt, Nikki Hoyt, Kaitlynn (Caleb) Poston, Jennifer Hoyt, Justin Hoyt, Christopher Hoyt, and Joshua Hoyt, Jason Kitchen, Nicole (Charlie) Hopkins and two great-grandchildren, Ashlynn and James Poston. Charlie was born in Valonia Springs (outside of Afton), NY. She was the youngest of 12 children. She graduated from Afton Central Schools. She was actively involved with the Ouaquaga Fire Company with the Ladies Auxillary and Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed camping and was an avid bird watcher! Calling hours will be held at WM. R. Chase & Sons Funeral Home, Port Dickinson, on Saturday, April 7, 2018 located in Port Dickinson, NY from 12-2pm with a memorial service following at 2pm. Interment will take place at the discretion of the family at the Knox Cemetery located in Windsor, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association.
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