“Strike up the band, we’re going home”
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of
Douglas “Doug” Leon Mountbatten Hoyte
Aged 75
of Salters, St. George
Retired Journalist, Broadcaster, Public Relations and Media Consultant.
Son of the late Rupert and Emmeline Hoyte
Husband of Wendy Cadogan-Hoyte
Father of Damon and Zachary Hoyte
Father-in-law of Brendisha Harris-Hoyte
Grandfather of Jamon and Jaquez Hoyte
Son-in-Law of Shirley and Anthony Cadogan
Brother of Peggy Bristow, Pamela Henry, Patricia Douglas-Roach, Cicely “Maggie” Mahon (deceased), Toy Simms, Earle, Denys and Herbert Hoyte, Lorraine Sargeant, Jeff Fedee and Brian Deane
Uncle of Terrence, Malcolm and Kunle Bristow; Angela, Mark, Trevor, Alan and Paul Beckles; Maria Markle, Marcelle Mahon, Jake Simms, Tahlia Baumann, Russel Hoyte, Lynn Sealy, Nicole Rogers; Michelle, Marlon, Candida and Richard Hoyte, Anthony and Lynette Sargeant, Dwayne and Kyle Fedee, Aisha Nalishebo and Aaron Deane
Brother-in-law of Cheryl Cadogan-McClean, Carl Cadogan, Keith Mahon, Len Sargeant and Cheryl Fedee
Cousin of Michael Douglas, Anita Best, Mary Hinds, Joy and Grace Hoyte, Janice Johnson and many others
Godfather of Daniel Neblett, Mario Hermas, Tonika Lucas, Shaniah Padmore and many more
Dear friend of Henderson and Ingrid Griffith, Wendy Bishop, Maria Lashley, Bernard Payne, Joy Lucas, Vanburn Guiler, Nicolina and Gregory Hermas, Lana Simmons-Rowe, Rosemary Alleyne, Esther Boyce, Clovine Price, Richard King, Floyd Squires, Brian Neblett, Julian Rogers, Bevan Springer, Ralph Taylor, James Wilson, JP; former employees and guests of Almond Beach Resorts, The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) family and many more.
The service of celebration for the life of Douglas Hoyte takes place on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at St George Parish Church, The Glebe, St George where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10 a.m.; followed by interment in the churchyard.
The organist and choir are asked to attend. Wreaths may be sent to Downes and Wilson Funeral Home no later than 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Live streaming via https://eternally-cherished.online/DougHoyte
And
Downes and Wilson Funeral Home YouTube channel
Condolences may be sent to www.downesandwilson.com
Condolences(2) 
Brenda says
October 30, 2025 at 3:42 pmDearest Family,
Our deepest condolences to Wendy, Zachary, Damon, the Hoyte Families and all other family members of Doug. We hold you in our hearts with love and prayers of peace and comfort for you. May God bless and watch over you all.
Sincerely,
Brenda,Charlie, Erica and Omar Gittens
Everil and Kyle Barnett and family
John Perkins says
October 30, 2025 at 2:30 amMay the cherished memories of Doug bring comfort to his family. My late Dad was a big fan of Doug’s animation when reading the news on TV. Please accept my since condolences.