GILMANTON – Carl Hoitt, Jr. , 76, died August 13, 2011 after coping for some time with lung cancer. He was born in Dover to the late Irene E. and Carl B. Hoitt, Sr. and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Daryl Breed Hoitt.
Carl attended the old little school house on Back River Road, as well as grammar and high school in Dover, NH. He was always interested in Constitutional Law, even being recognized by the courts as a “lay” lawyer in one ground breaking case. During the Korean War he worked at Rockwell International on the guidance systems for both the fighter jets as well as the Minuteman missile. He and his family are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Together they built up the Red Fox Farm in Gilmanton, farming herbs, vegetables & fruits organically, following their dreams and love of the land. Carl’s main interest during his entire life was country music. As an accomplished professional musician, playing the dobro and pedal steel guitar, his bands won awards over the years, including winning the International Battle of the Bands competition. His music took him across the country many times, including Long Beach, CA., New York City, Nashville and Las Vegas, but always coming back to New Hampshire.
Besides his wife, Carl leaves children, Carl Hoitt III of Schertz,TX, George Hoitt of Farmington, Colleen Hoitt of Farmington, Kristin Hoitt of Los Angeles, Ernest Hoitt of Gilmanton and Andrew Hoitt of Gilmanton. He was brother to the late Irene B. Alexander, Roland L. Hoitt and Aletha E. Plickert and was also predeceased by his daughter, Susan Hoitt. He is survived by brothers, Burton W. Hoitt and George W. Hoitt and sister, Nancy A. Bisson. In addition, Carl leaves grandchildren, George, Russell, Jennifer, Jasmine, Amy, Travis, Katelyn and Izabelle, as well as great-grandchildren Samuel, Daniel, Violet, Davram, Kailei and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial picnic to celebrate his life and music will be held, Saturday August 20th, from 1 to 4 pm at the Red Fox Farm, 159 Joe Jones Road, Gilmanton, NH. 603-267-1271. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made towards medical expenses or in his honor to the charity of your choice.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.