John ‘Hippie’ MacEachern Passes

Published: August 30, 2016 09:51 am EDT

On Thursday, August 25, horseman John ‘Hippie’ MacEachern, 45, of Fort McMurray, passed away with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Inverness, Nova Scotia, September 13, 1970. Hippie is survived by his fiance, Anna Lee Nutter; mother Gloria (Colonel), brothers, Jimmy, Al (Emma); sister Norma Jean (Trent); nieces, Sarah, Chloe; nephews, Seth (Godson), Mitchell; aunts, uncles, numerous cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Norman, aunt Lena, uncle, John, paternal/maternal grandparents, and his loving fur baby, ‘Buddy.’

Hippie had a passion for harness racing. Over the years, he owned, trained and drove horses in Canada and the United States. His wins came with such horses as, Lingan Mine, Tassie Mac, Sonnets Skipper, and his last win was in 2010 on McNamara.

Hippie loved helping others, and his kindness was shown to many who made their journey to Fort McMurray to work. Hippie would do whatever he could to help them out. He loved music, the beach, family and friends.

Visitation is Thursday, September 1 from 10-10:45 a.m., with funeral service at 11a.m. at Stella Maris Church with Fr Duncan MacIsaac officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of John ‘Hippie’ MacEachern.

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