Bessie Lillian Bayard (Barnard) of Chelsea passed away on June 30, 2009. She was 94 years old. Born in Boston, MA she lived in Chelsea in one house for 75 years from 1930-2005. Bessie was educated in Chelsea schools and graduated from Chelsea High School Class of 1932.
Bessie was a member of Hadassah, Past President of B’Nai Brith, and a member of the Sisterhood at Temple Emmanuel of Chelsea. Bessie’s family provided her with great joy. She loved to play Bingo and Bridge in her later years. Bessie also loved to eat, especially Chinese food.
Bessie was the beloved wife of the late Barney Bayard. She was the devoted mother of Sandra Korotkin and her husband Harvey, Steven Bayard, and Phyllis Baron. Bessie was also the loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Graveside Services at the Chelsea Chebra Kadisha Cemetery, 232 Fuller St., Everett on Thursday July 2 at 1:00 PM. Memorial observance will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to the Temple Emmanuel 60 Tudor St., Chelsea, MA 02150.