Katherine Margaret Hoyle

Passed peacefully at home in Bowie Maryland shortly after midnight on October 8, 2017. Family

and friends gathered throughout the day and she was aware of everyone who came to hold her

hand, say a prayer or tell a story at her bedside. There was laughter, tears and most

importantly, much love surrounding her.

Born in Watertown, MA on Valentine’s day 1930, Katsie is preceded in death by her loving

husband, William Linwood Hoyle III (Bill), her brothers Paul R. Francis (Mickey) of Uxbridge, MA,

Edward R. Francis (Eddie) of Upton, MA and her parents, Paul and Hazel (McGrath) Francis of

Watertown, MA. She is survived by her 4 children, Katherine R. Hoyle (Kit), William L. (Linette)

Hoyle IV (Woody), Paul F. (Laura) Hoyle and Terri M. (Jason) Allmon, by friends Phyllis and John

Grabowski, who she considered the closest of family, and by her sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews

and cousins. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren – Katie, Matt, Andrew, Tim, Tyler,

Amanda, Jason, Makaylyn, Reed, and Rhett; and her great-grandchildren – Paige, Carter, and

Noah. All will remember her as fiercely loving and a steadfast rock of strength, no matter what

the circumstances.

Growing up during the depression, Katsie learned to appreciate the little things in life and

cherished her many friendships. She was a lifetime volunteer – whether it was to join the Navy

as a civilian after WWII serving in Japan for 2 years during their restoration; giving blood to the

American Red Cross; to be exceptionally active in her children’s PTA, Boy Scouts & sports

teams; her beloved Catholic Church, Meals on Wheels, The American Cancer Society, Coastal

Hospice, and so much more. After her own experience with cancer in 1993/1994, Katsie and

Bill started to volunteer for the Road to Recovery program for Worcester County, MD, driving

cancer patients to treatments. After Bill’s death from lung cancer in 1998, Katsie became the

county Director for the program. She found strength in her grief and was forever positive and

strong with a sharp wit and always a story to tell.

Katsie and Bill met in September of 1959 and married the following June when they made their

home on Cape Cod, MA. Their marriage was filled with happiness and strength as they

maneuvered life’s many ups and downs together. After moving to Maryland a few years later,

she made a career of helping people as a Realtor in Prince Georges County Maryland and

Washington D.C. Upon retirement in 1993, they moved from Oxon Hill Maryland to Ocean Pines

Maryland.

Her friends will remember her as funny, deeply caring and always active. Katsie was a member

of many social groups in Ocean Pines Maryland where she lived for over 20 years. An avid card

player, she enjoyed her Canasta and Pinochle friends, as well as all her “Swimmin’ Women” at

the pool, the many plays, retreats and events she attended with friends locally. These friends

kept her busy, laughing and engaged.

Friends, family and guests may pay their respects on Thursday, October 12, 2017, 4-8pm, at

Robert Evans Funeral Home, 16000 Annapolis Road, Bowie MD 20715. Father Larry Young will

perform her funeral Mass at 11am on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Ascension Catholic Church,

12700 Lanham Severn Road, Bowie Maryland. Interment will be at 1pm, at St. Rose of Lima

Catholic Church, 11701 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg Maryland. A small reception will follow. A

memorial mass will be held at St. John Neumann in Berlin Maryland in the coming weeks.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Red Cross, The American

Cancer Society or the animal rescue organization of your choice.