Trot Insider has learned that former Standardbred owner and trainer David Samuel Lancaster recently passed away at the age of 69.
Lancaster passed away on Wednesday, July 6 after a battle with cancer.
Born in Sherbrooke Quebec, Lancaster joined his family into the harness racing industry. He partnered with his brother, Jim, of Gatineau, Quebec, for many years before branching out on his own. David raced in Ontario and Quebec before settling in British Columbia.
David is survived by his son, Scott; daughter, Tammy; and grandson, Christopher. David is also survived by brothers, Bob, Jim, Art, Ron, John, Rick and Burt, along with many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, July 11 in the Fraser Downs backstretch.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolence sot he family and friends of David Lancaster.
Condolences to the family. I
Condolences to the family. I grew up with the Gang back in the day. Lots of great memories of everyone.
Sincerely,
Howard Portelance
Condolences to all the
Condolences to all the brothers, they are good fellows and very likeable. Knew their Father and them for many years.
John Findley.