Karl G. Bayard, 86, of Collegeville, PA passed away Friday evening, July 26, 2024 at Paoli Hospital, lovingly surrounded by his immediate family.

Born in Port-au-Prince Haiti on January 24, 1938, he was the first son of the late Georges and Odette Ludëcke Bayard.

Karl honorably and proudly served his adopted country in the United States Navy, extending his service during the Cuban missile crisis. For most of his professional career, Karl was a Bank Officer for Chase Manhattan Bank. He was a founding member of the charitable organization Forgotten Children of Haiti which has continuously provided meals, education, and medical assistance to hundreds of children in his distressed native home.

He was a dutiful son and caring husband, but it was his role as a father and grandfather that Karl relished and adored most of all.

In addition to his cherished parents, Karl was preceded in death by his brothers Max G Bayard and Pierre-Richard G. Bayard, as well as his treasured in-laws Felix and Marie-Therese Garescher.

Karl leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years Maryse (Garescher) Bayard, devoted children - son Karim G. Bayard and daughter Mijanou B. Horne, son-in-law Stephen N. Horne, and his 3 adoring grandchildren Drake A. Bayard, Skylar G. Bayard, and Nicolas S. Horne. Karl is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law Patrick G. & Yanick Bayard, Jean-Bernard G. & Patricia Bayard, Marie-Claude (Max) Bayard, and Shirley (Pierre-Richard) Bayard, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews, in addition to dear friends who he also considered family.

His Memorial Mass will be held Friday, August 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Eleanor's RC Church, 647 Locust Street, Collegeville, PA. Family & friends may call on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 224 West Main Street, Trappe, PA. Family & Friends may also call on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at St. Eleanor's RC Church, 647 Locust Street, Collegeville, PA.

In lieu of flowers and honoring Karl’s altruistic and generous nature, the family respectfully asks that you consider making a charitable donation in his name to St. Jude Christian Research Hospital by clicking here St Jude

All family and friends are encouraged to upload any special words of remembrance or tribute for Karl by using the website function below.

Interment will be held privately by the family at a later date.

The family has arranged special rates at the following local hotels:

Hampton Inn & Suites - Valley Forge (Hilton)

** standard rooms no longer available **

610-676-0900

100 Cresson Blvd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Call number, select option “1” for Reservations or “0” for Front Desk and mention booking under hotel’s Bereavement Rate using Corp Acct Code: 0002789242

** or click here to book directly Hampton

Hilton Garden Inn - Valley Forge (Hilton)

610-676-0880

500 Cresson Blvd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Call number, select option “1” for Reservations or “0” for Front Desk and mention booking under hotel’s Bereavement Rate using Corp Acct Code: N2693864

** or click here to book directly Garden

Courtyard Philadelphia – Valley Forge / Collegeville (Marriott)

484-974-2600

600 Campus Drive, Collegeville, PA 19426

Call number and mention booking under Karl Bayard Celebration of Life bereavement rate

$119/night (deadline to book 08/02/24)

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Residence Inn Philadelphia – Valley Forge / Collegeville (Marriott)

** all suites w/kitchen & living area **

610-831-9400

500 Campus Drive, Collegeville, PA 19426

Call number and mention booking under Karl Bayard Celebration of Life bereavement rate

$159-$179/night

Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 224 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, (610) 489-7900.

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