Stanley Williams Passes

Published: November 21, 2014 03:16 pm EST

Veteran Standardbred owner, trainer and driver Stanley Williams of London, Ont. passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21 at the age of 88.

Williams spent his life in the racing industry and served as a director of the Ontario Harness Horse Association for 12 years. In 2010, Williams was recognized with a Living Legend award by the association.

His portrait hangs amongst many of his former friends and colleagues on the Wall of Fame at The Raceway at Western Fair District, and in 2012 he was recognized in the Wallaceburg and District Museum.

In a 2012 ceremony to celebrate the history of horse racing in that area, Stanley attended, dressed in his racing colours from that era, and discussed how he had competed in the last race to be held at the local track known as Saint’s Park in 1944. Stan’s story and photo are now on permanent display at the museum.

The family has arranged a celebration of Williams’ life, which will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 23 at Trissa’s Restaurant, located at 4014 Dundas Street, London, Ont.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Stanley Williams.

(OHHA)

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