Eugene Hildreth
Bayard, 75
REHOBOTH BEACH - Eugene Hildreth Bayard passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Gene was born on June 19, 1946 in Charlottesville, Virginia to A.I. du Pont Bayard and Jane Brady Hildreth Bayard. He attended Tower Hill School, St. Paul's School, Princeton University, and the University of Virginia. At Princeton, he was a member of the 21 Club, the non-political social organization Right Wing Club and Ivy Club.
He practiced law in Georgetown, Delaware for 47 years. During his professional life, he served on the boards of a number of Delaware not-for-profit and for-profit corporations. Immediately prior to his death, these included Delaware State Fair; Delaware Wild Lands, Inc.; Chesapeake Utilities; Harrington Raceway & Casino (chair); O.A. Newton and J.G. Townsend, Jr. & Co. He was a member of the Bayou Club, Kings Creek Country Club, Wilmington Country Club and Wilmington Club.
Eugene is survived by his wife, Diane; and two daughters, Molly Bayard Brittingham (Matt) and Avery. He is also survived by three brothers, Richard H., John F. and William B.; one sister, Jane B. Curley, their families and by the family of his deceased brother, A.I. du Pont Bayard, Jr.
Services will be private.
In his memory, in lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Delaware Wild Lands, Inc., P.O. Box 505, Odessa, DE 19730.
Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com