Bonnie G. Hoyt passed away at home on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the age of 77. She was born on November 9, 1945 in Ithaca, New York, to Kathleen and Hugh Galt. Bonnie was predeceased by her father (Hugh) and brother (John). She is survived by her husband of 54 years Bob Hoyt; children Tom (Jennifer) Hoyt of Duncan, SC, and Alison (Nate) Hamblin of Monroe, NC. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Nick, Molly (Jesse), and Patrick, all of Duncan, SC. Bonnie is also survived by her mother, Kathleen Galt of New Port Richey, FL; sister Patty (Chris) Carnell of Ithaca, NY; as well as many other family and friends.
Bonnie was born and raised in Ithaca, NY, where she graduated from Ithaca High School. Bonnie enjoyed a long career with New York State Electric & Gas. Upon retirement, Bonnie and Bob moved to Odessa, FL, where they resided at the Silver Dollar Golf and Gun Club. Bonnie’s retirement consisted of golf and good times with many close friends that were made at the Silver Dollar.
There will be no funeral services. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Silver Dollar Golf Club clubhouse on Thursday, November 16th from 6-9pm when friends from the Silver Dollar have returned for the winter season.
Kathi and John sovocool
May 25, 2023, 10:45 pm
So very sorry to hear this. John and I have so many memories of time spent with Bonnie and Bob. Fly high my friend until we meet again. Love and prayers to the Hoyt family.
Shelley Sherboneau
May 25, 2023, 10:55 pm
Bob, Tom, Alison and families…
I’m so very sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you peace. Bonnie’s life was always so full of fun and excitement. I’m blessed to have had her as part of my life.
Ray Artz
May 25, 2023, 11:04 pm
So sorry to hear Bob. Condolences from Ray and Debbie Artz.
Terry Rearick
May 25, 2023, 11:45 pm
Uncle Bob my heart is Sad with your loss of Your Wonderful Wife
Prayers with you n your family
Mike & Nina
May 25, 2023, 11:52 pm
Dearest (Uncle) Bob, we are so sorry for your loss. Bonnie will be greatly missed. We will remember all the great times at the Dollar. Our condolences, hugs, and prayers, to you and the family. It was a great honor to have known her.
We love you. Mike & Nina
Viki Hatch
May 26, 2023, 12:38 am
My heartfelt condolences and prayers for Bob and the family’s. An unexpected loss is hard to imagine, is it real. 🙏🙏🙏
michael sherry
May 26, 2023, 1:12 am
Sorry to hear of Bonnie”s passing. She will be missed by many.
Lorrie Bumsted-Valois
May 26, 2023, 1:17 am
So very sorry for the family and Bobs loss. Bonnie was a very special lady. She was always kind and always sweet. She was one of the first people I met at the Dollar. Vince and I send out thoughts and prayers to the family and Bob.
Tad & Darlene Johnson
May 26, 2023, 2:29 am
Never a sweeter gal graced the Silver Dollar may she rest in peace. Our Precious Bonnie she will be missed by all.
Don & Nat Ferrari Schultz
May 26, 2023, 3:39 am
Bob & Family
We were so sorry to hear about Bonnie, please accept our heartfelt sympathy, prayers, God Bless!
Arlene Nelson
May 26, 2023, 6:28 am
So sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. Buzz and Arlene Nelson
Wendy Nash
May 26, 2023, 11:46 am
So sorry to hear of Bonnie passing. Your father had said a while back that he traveled to my area in South Carolina. I don’t think I ever met your Mom,or it could have been at a Walle reunion long ago. My deepest condolences.
Denise Reynolds
May 26, 2023, 11:57 am
My husband Mike Reynolds and I are so sorry for the loss of your sweet Mama. We loved her too, as she made it easy to do. It is a great loss to us and so many of her friends as well . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you face the comings days.
Donna Brown & Marv Grossman, Toronto, ON Canada
May 26, 2023, 2:37 pm
We are shocked and saddened by the news of Bonnie’s sudden passing. Marv and I always enjoyed her company. May you and your family find solace and support in the many warm and loving memories you have with her.
Betty DelRossi
May 26, 2023, 3:50 pm
Bob, Tom and Jennifer, Alison and Nate: There are so many memories that we all shared and I can’t imagine what you are feeling right now. To say I’m sorry doesn’t seem enough. We loved her and will be missed by all who knew her. Fly with the angels Bonnie.
P.S. I’ll bet you can find some good shopping up there!
Roberta and Frank Flacks
May 26, 2023, 8:51 pm
Bonnie was a special lady to all of us. Another heartbeat of the Dollar is now gone.op Our condolences to Bob and his wonderful family.
Rachel Mottern and family
May 27, 2023, 12:44 am
Bonnie was always so kind and loving to myself and my children. She was always smiling and gave the best hugs. I’ll miss seeing her at the Dollar while visiting my parents and my in-laws. Sending our deepest sympathies to Bonnie’s family and friends.
Michael Talarski
May 27, 2023, 11:16 am
Robert, Tommy and Alison,
Jodi and I are so sorry to hear of this sudden loss. Our thoughts are with you and your families.
May she rest in peace.
Your cousin Michael
Bertha
May 27, 2023, 7:10 pm
RIP Bert Brodt and Susie ❤️
Tamara Lee
May 27, 2023, 7:10 pm
So Sorry, Rest In Peace Bonnie…
Shirley Colomban
May 27, 2023, 10:03 pm
Bob
So sorry for the sudden loss of your wife, Bonnie. Although we weren’t friends, she always had a smile and a hello at various functions at the Silver Dollar. May she rest in peace🙏🏻
Shirley and Bruno Colomban
Linda & Dave Williamson
May 28, 2023, 1:51 pm
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of Bonnie. She was such a sweetheart full of smiles and her bubbly personality. We always enjoyed talking to her in our comings and going’s. So sad to our almost daily interactions with her.
Always remember she is a part of you Bob. Hugs and love to you and family.
Sharon and Jerry
May 29, 2023, 2:42 am
So very sorry for your loss, I truly loved my new best friend,❤️
RUTHIE AND MIKE MEISTER
May 29, 2023, 1:39 pm
A lovely person who will be missed by anyone with whom she met !