Trot Insider has learned that well known Maritimes Standardbred breeder/owner Carolyn Rosara MacGregor (Clark) of Milton, PEI passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday, January 21 at the age of 85.
Dear mother of Douglas Clark MacGregor (Faye Kinnear); Tanya Mary Farber (Dave), Florida; Tricia Ann MacGregor (Jeremy Harper). Loving grandmother of Marisa Farber, Haley Farber, Chelsey Affleck and Sophia Affleck (daughters of Trevor Affleck). Sister of Beryl Gaffney (Bert, deceased). Sister-in-law of Janet Clark. Predeceased by her husband James ‘Roach’ MacGregor, her parents Heath and Mary (Murray) Clark of North Bedeque, siblings Doris Wright (Melbourne), Denton Clark and Garth Clark.
Carolyn and Roach ran Glengyle Farms in Milton, PEI for years and stood several studs, including Newport Robbi and Dominion Byrd, amongst others.
Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home from where the Celebration of Life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment will take place later. Visitation Thursday 4-7 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial donations may be made to the Winsloe United Church or the North Bedeque Cemetery (belvederefh.com).
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Carolyn MacGregor.
Doug, Tanya & Tricia, I am so
Doug, Tanya & Tricia, I am so sorry for your loss. Carol will always be remembered for her grace and kindness. She was one of the people you always looked forward to seeing when coming back home. She will be missed!
James (Roach) Macgregor was a
James (Roach) Macgregor was a larger than life personality in PEI. A gifted horseman, breeder, trainer and driver, I had my disagreements with him but you cannot disrespect his influence on Maritime breeding. Caroline was a gracious and supportive lady. She was very special.