and a reluctant acceptance of illegal activities, which he had found resentful. The diaries state that this was a turning point in Hoyt's career in which he saw his life in politics as 'a candle's flame at the end of its wick'. The nature of politics proved to be mentally overwhelming as he would pursue more aggressive policy actions shortly thereafter. Personal life Hoyt Webb Lark married Helen Crooker and was the father of Dana Webb Lark (father of sons Stephen Hoyt Lark and David Joseph Lark, and daughter Susan Helen Lark), and also Bert Weston Lark,(father of Kenneth Webb Lark and Chris-Ann Lark). Hoyt was considered a family man that took frequent passionate interest and involvement in business, political, and social issues within Rhode Island. As a result, Hoyt became well known and respected within the Rhode Island community as a firm but intelligible mayor, lawyer, and judge, and was well received amongst his constituents. Hoyt died on May 1, 1971, at the age of 78. References 1893 births 1971 deaths Harvard Law School alumni Mayors of Cranston, Rhode Island Rhode Island Republicans 20th-century American politicians Grinnell College alumni