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GOODDAY, BAYARD R.L;M.C. C.D. COLONEL (RET'D) - 83, Dartmouth, passed away suddenly September 23, 2005 at home. He was born in Bear River to the late Reginald and Dorothy (Bayard) Goodday. Having received his early education at Rothesay Collegiate School, NB, Bayard went on to serve overseas from 1942-1945 as a Lieutenant with the 18th Armored Car Regiment (XII Manitoba Dragoons). He received numerous decorations and service medals including the Canadian Forces Decoration and the Military Cross for Bravery. He was the Commanding Officer for the Princess Louise Frisiliers (PLF) from 1956-1959 and the appointed Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in 1986 and Honorary Colonel in 2004. During his career in commerce, Bayard served as Past President of the Canadian Food Brokers Association, National Director of Packaging Association of Canada and Past President of the Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia. Bayard was a past member of the Halifax Board of School Commissioners; Past President of the Family Service Bureau of Halifax; Past District Commissioner Canadian Pony Club and a past member of St. George's Society of Halifax. He was a very active member of Cathedral Church of All Saints. Bayard is survived by his daughter; Barbara Anne McInnis, North Vancouver; son Dr. Reginald (Christine) Goodday, Halifax; sisters, Joan Lugar, Bedford; Betty (Walter) Maitham, Kingston, NB; his dearly loved grandchildren, Melanie, Amy, Victoria and Hugh Goodday, Halifax; Matthew McInnis, North Vancouver; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wonderful wife of 55 years, Edith (Millar) Goodday. The memorial service will be held 11 am, September 28 in Cathedral church of All Saints, Halifax. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Cathedral Church of All Saints or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. [Telegraph-Journal]