After receiving his MD in 1960, Roger did an internship and surgical residency at the Buffalo General Hospital. He married Roberta in June, 1956, beginning a happy 67 year marriage. He graduated from School #66, and played varsity football at Bennett High School, Nichols School, Williams College and University of Buffalo until he was admitted to the UB Medical School. Roger was a quiet, gentle person, but also a determined competitor. He was predeceased by two brothers, Lawrence and Donald Dayer, and a sister, Marjorie Dayer Kennedy. Also survived by a sister-in-law, Margaret Clarke, (John, deceased) a brother-in-law, Roy Rogers of Los Altos, CA, (Ruth E. Dayer and his wife also were blessed with six grandchildren: Joseph Lawrence Dayer, Natalie Erb Graves, Daniel Erb and Thomas Erb, Kyla and Brianna Dayer (identical twins) and two great-grandchildren: Henry and Michaela Graves. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Lawrence Eugene Dayer (Lisa Barber), Cynthia Dayer Erb (Stephen) of San Diego, CA, and Roger Edward Dayer (Iris Hanna) of Croton-on-Hudson, NY. The faithful and devoted husband of Roberta Allbert Dayer, died suddenly on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Fox Run, Orchard Park, NY. A memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Friday, May 5th at 11:00 AM with reception to follow. He was a talented pianist and enjoyed camping and spending time building his model train. He was a sports enthusiast who coached the Wayne Wings soccer team in Wayne County NY and also took pride in rooting for his favorite teams, the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. More recently he was employed by Templeton Landing and Cecelia's. He was employed by McDonalds for over 10 years in management and regional supervisor roles overseeing stores in Buffalo and Rochester NY. He attended Hartwick College with a passion for business leading to his well established career in hospitality. Tim was a Nichols School graduate, class of 1978, where he played goalie on the ice hockey team and traveled internationally for tournaments. Butzer, III (Betsy), nieces, Avery and Emily, and former spouse and mother of his children, Marta Elias. He is also survived by his brother, Albert G. Loving and supportive father to his two children, Katharine A. Born September 11th, 1959 in Buffalo NY, son of the late Dorothy J. Of Lancaster NY, 63, passed away after a year long battle with cancer on March 31st, 2023.
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