Trot Insider has learned that Standardbred breeder/owner Wendall Clarkson of Mississauga, Ont. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, October 4 at the age of 69.
Clarkson’s obituary states that Clarkson lost his courageous battle with AML Leukemia when he went into cardiac arrest at the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton.
Along with a pair of other racing outfits, Clarkson was part of the Excellent Stable, which campaigned millionaire Frugal Gourmet.
Beloved husband of Mary Jean. Loving father of Janice (Martin Ma), Ron (Sheila), Darcy (Katie) and foster-father of Laverne James. Proud and devoted grandpa of Cole, Ethan, Ewan, Sophia, Van and Jules. He is survived by his siblings Shirley Pickard of New Brunswick and Dow Clarkson of British Columbia. He will be sadly missed but forever remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends.
Friends and family will visit at the Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel and Reception Centre, 3164 Ninth Line (Dundas/403) Oakville on Wednesday, October 8, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at St. Bride's Anglican Church, 1516 Clarkson Road, Mississauga at 11 a.m. Reception to follow.
Please consider a donation in lieu of flowers to the Terry Fox Foundation, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, or to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences and memories can be shared here or at the bottom of this notice.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Wendall Clarkson.
Owned a couple of horses with
Owned a couple of horses with Wendall in the 80's. He was a great partner and had a wonderful personality, always a delight to talk with. Condolences to the family, a good man gone too soon.
Brian Webster
Deepest sympathy to Mary Jean
Deepest sympathy to Mary Jean and family. This man made your day every time you came in contact with him. He trusted me to train his horses at a time in my life when I didn't trust myself. "May God Bless Wendall and his family." Rest in Peace my Friend.