Winnifred “Winnie” Hoyt
What a blessing to have had a life so full with family and
friends, that saying goodbye is so hard.
On Friday, March 25, 2022, Winnifred “Winnie” Hoyt
of Fredericton said her earthly goodbyes and went home, at the age of
86.
Born in Sweets Corner, Nova Scotia, to the late Terrance and
Eleanor (Hunter) Crowell; she is predeceased by her husband
and soul mate, Peter; infant daughter, Paula Jane; and siblings,
Russell and Terrance (Junior) Crowell, and Joan
Tumblin.
Winnie’s childhood was spent between Sweets Corner,
Dartmouth and Bridgewater. As a young woman, she moved to
Halifax where she began her lifelong career with the Bank of
Montreal. It was there on Barrington Street that she met
Peter, whom she would marry in 1957. In the years that
followed they built their lives together first in Sydney, CB, then
moving to Saint John and finally settling in
Fredericton. They truly were inseparable, and you rarely saw
one without the other.
Her love of family and friends was at the heart of
everything, and she was the consummate host of many gatherings, pool
parties and holiday celebrations. Without fail, she could
pull a casserole out of the freezer and feed any number of unexpected
guests. An independent and resilient spirit, she built the
next chapter of her life after the loss of her partner Peter in
1998. She became passionate about golf, active in the life of
Christ Church (Parish) Church, hosted the annual “Hunter Cousins
Weekend”, and walked countless miles with her best friend and
confidante, Bobby, the Cairn Terrier. Known for her keen sense of
fashion, she was also an avid cook, bridge player, knitter and
seamstress. Perhaps most importantly, Winnie will be
remembered for her generosity and the many acts of kindness she showed
to others, known and unknown.
Winnie is survived by her loving daughter, Martha Jo
(Suzanne); chosen granddaughters Jayne Holyoke-Gauvin of Fredericton
and Anne Holyoke-Bernard of Langley, BC, and their families; special
nephew Gary Tumblin, who was more like a son, of Cochrane, AB; special
niece Terri Lynn Reed of Moncton, additional nieces and nephews of
whom she was proud, her “Hunter cousins”, and
friends.
Most grateful thanks to all who have cared for and supported
her journey, especially Archdeacon John Sharpe, and the staff of Extra
Mural and Hospice Fredericton. In keeping with her spirit, please
consider an act of kindness for a friend or neighbour. If inclined,
donations in her memory to Hospice Fredericton or the Canadian Red
Cross relief efforts in Ukraine would be appreciated by the
family.
A memorial service will be held at Christ Church
(Parish) Church on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 2pm with Rev. Canon
Wandlyn Snlegrove officiating, and Ven. John Sharpe
assisting. In accordance with the
church’s policies, attendees must wear masks while in the
church. Interment will follow at the Fredericton Rural
Cemetery.
~ Love is Immortal
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Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick