1966 – 2014

RUMFORD — Erwin “Mike” “Coon” Hoyt, 48, of East Bethel Road in Rumford, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Rumford Hospital, following a brief illness.

He was born in Rumford on Aug. 6, 1966, a son of Raymond E. and Earline J. (Buck) Hoyt. Mike was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of Rumford High School, Class of 1985. He was a potato farmer for 20-plus years, having been employed with Ladd Farms and Sunday River Farms.

Mike enjoyed watching car races and working on race cars. He also enjoyed fishing and snowmobiling, and spending time after work with his friends at Mark Theriault’s garage.

Surviving are his mother and father, Raymond and Earline Hoyt of Rumford; uncle, Francis W. Hoyt, of Rumford; maternal grandmother, Addie Childs, of Peru; two brothers, Randy Hoyt and wife, Naomi, of Rumford and Edward Hoyt and wife, Stacy, of Bethel; nieces and nephews, Kayla Castangway and husband, Keith, Andrew Hoyt and companion, Jessica, Draven, Feliciti-Love, Tyra, Hanah, Taylor and Alexis; great-niece, Kaley; and great-nephew, Kolin.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Everett Childs; his paternal grandparents, Wayland and Flora Hoyt; his uncles, Ralph Hoyt and Ernest “Gidge” Childs; and an aunt, Shirley McKenna.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the family by visiting their guest book at www.SGThibaultFuneralHome.com.