Ray Ellicott Passes

Published: February 15, 2018 05:17 pm EST

Longtime horseman Ray Ellicott of Raeboro, Ont. passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the age of 88.

Ellicott was connected to a number of standout horses of the years as a trainer, driver and owner. In 1973, he campaigned Jambo Barb to divisional honours as Canada's Three-Year-Old Trotter of the Year (regardless of sex). He was also connected to Ugotta Flat Tar, Peter Way Sultan and Rob Ron Stoney.

Beloved husband of Eleanor Fay McGuckin for 67 years. Father of Janet Bartelson (Kelly), and Danny Ellicott. Brother of Bill (Peggy), predeceased by sister Dorothy. Ray was the proud grandpa to Shannon Grinton (Krista), Shane Grinton, and five great-grandchildren; Cory Grinton (Karen), Amanda Price (Brock), Ella, Jack, and Finnigan.

Visitation will be held at Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay, Ont. on Monday, February, 19 at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place in the spring at Brougham Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Alzheimer’s Society of Kawartha Lakes.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Ray Ellicott.

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