Norris "Norrie" Hoyt, a former state representative who also served in top offices in the administrations of both Republican and Democratic Vermont governors, has died.
Hoyt died Sunday at his home in Norwich. He was 76.
Hoyt grew up in Massachusetts. He moved to Vermont in 1969 to become deputy commissioner of the Vermont Tax Department.
He later served five terms in the Vermont Legislature.
Hoyt later served as commissioner of Liquor Control until he retired from public life in 1998.
Gov. Peter Shumlin called Hoyt a rare public servant who relied on humor and common sense to fix problems and who was devoted to improving the lives of Vermonters.
A celebration of Hoyt's life will be held at Norwich home on Sept. 14.
