Published:
July 19, 2009 09:39 pm EDT
Longtime horseman Myles Ford of Edmonton, Alta. passed away on Friday, July 17 at the age of 53
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Formerly of Charlottetown, PEI, Myles is survived by his mother Frieda, brother Evan, sister Fern and daughter April. Also survived by his common-law partner, Sandy, who resides in Edmonton, with 'her' daughters Jenna and Misty, and by seven grandchildren.
Myles spent the last three decades racing in Alberta, first working with good friend and fellow Maritimer Ron Graham.
Funeral arrangements will be published when made available.
Please join SC in offering condolences to the family and friends of Myles Ford.
As many others can state, I
As many others can state, I have considered myself a friend of Myles and Sandy for many years. His immaculate shedrow showed his pride in the care he gave his horses. He was always helpful to younger people getting started in the business and the smaller children liked the attention he paid them, always a friendly smile or a joke for many of them. Myles was definitely a presence that everyone knew on the backstretch and will be missed by myself and Vince.
So sorry to hear about the
So sorry to hear about the passing of myles,my heart goes out to all that knew and loved him HE will be missed by all.may you rest in peace.
love from the Porter family
We were very sorry to hear
We were very sorry to hear about Myles. Our sympathy goes out to all members of his family in Alberta and in the east.
Judy and Tona Pitt and Jim Crossley
evan ford Thank You to
evan ford
Thank You to all.
I would like to say thank you from the Ford family to everyone who stopped in, or called and gave their condolences at this very difficult time. We want to thank everyone who help Sandi and her Family at this time of need, Thank you also to those that posted on Standardbred Canada and Harness Driver, it is very lifting to read these comments made by all of you.
Mother Freda, sister Fern, brother Evan and nephew Bo.
To you Ole Horse, You will have the best seat in the house for the Gold Cup & Saucer this year. SEND HIM HARD! Never to be forgotten, love brother.
Our condolences to Sandi and
Our condolences to Sandi and Myles family. Myles was way too young to leave.Our hearts go out to all of you in this time of saddness,may time help to heal your sorrow. And may you always remember all the good memories of Myles and keep them close to your hearts.
Alex & Barb Jensen
Horseman
Calgary, AB.
I would like to thank
I would like to thank everyone for thier kind words, thoughts and actions at this very hard time. Myles made many friends during his years at the track, and would be honored by the kindness and consideration of everyone. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. My family and I would like to express our appreciation for everything!!
Sorry about Myles, I got
Sorry about Myles, I got around with him when we were teenagers. We used to go to the high school dances together. Lots of great times. He always made a point of looking me up when he was on the Island.
JQ
Thank you everybody for the
Thank you everybody for the kind words about my Father, It was nice to know that he touched many peoples lives. He will be greatly missed by many.
Keep the postings coming, they are uplifting to read.
Thank you
Brenda Boyd and the Boyd
Brenda Boyd and the Boyd family offers our sincere condolences to the family of Myles Ford. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Myles's passing. My heart goes out to Sandy, Jenna, Misty and April and the rest of his family in PEI. We had known Myles for a great number of years from his racing days at Sackville Down and then in Alberta. You will be missed, my friend.
My sincere condolences to
My sincere condolences to the family members of the late Myles Ford. He loved racing and everything about it...
Years go by in racing and we all come across great friends, great horses, great moments and the memories we have, we cherish them forever.
Myles will be missed and remembered by many.
Rest in peace pal!
Sugar Doyle
From myself, my wife Rhonda,
From myself, my wife Rhonda, and all fellow transplanted Islanders living here in Calgary, we offer Myle's entire family our greatest sympathy. I will miss your phone calls regarding racing here in Alberta, and our longing to get home for Old Home Week to see our friends and families. Rest in peace uncle!
I was shocked & saddened to
I was shocked & saddened to learn of Myles'passing.My sympathy is extended to all his friends in horse racing,to his Mother & siblings ,his daughter & his long time partner Sandy. I had the pleasure of knowing Myles for many years & considered him a friend.He will be sorely missed by many people.Rest in peace my friend!