Obituary

In loving memory of Gerald Sarama

Gerald "Gerry" Sarama Passes

September 08, 2026

Gerald W. "Gerry" Sarama, one of the most prolific harness racing drivers to ever come out of Western New York and a man that helped define what a catch-driver was, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 202...

In loving memory of Dan McDougall

Daniel McDougall Passes

August 28, 2026

Daniel James McDougall passed away suddenly in Vienna, Austria on Aug. 9, 2026, at the age of 66, following a courageous eight-year battle with cancer. In his final moments, he was surrounded by the l...

In loving memory of Ron Hill

Ron Hill Passes

August 27, 2026

Longtime harness racing industry participant Richard “Ron” Hill, 92, of Kentville, N.S., and formerly of Somerville, N.B., passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026.

In loving memory of William Jarvis

William Edward Jarvis Passes

August 19, 2026

William (Jarv) Edward Jarvis of Essex, Ont. passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 at the age of 95 years old.

In loving memory of Paul Smyth

Paul Smyth Passes

August 14, 2026

With family at his side, longtime harness racing industry participant Paul Douglas 'Paul' Smyth of Ottawa, Ont. passed peacefully on Aug. 5, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer.

In loving memory of Daryl Roberts

Daryl "Duke" Roberts Passes

August 05, 2026

Daryl "Duke" Roberts, 63, of London, Ont., passed away on July 31, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.

In loving memory of Ted Andrews

Ted Andrews Passes

Longtime harness racing industry participant Edward Charles "Ted" Andrews passed away on July 22, 2026, in Alberton, P.E.I.

In loving memory of Jerry "Buck" Sprinkle

Jerry “Buck” Sprinkle Passes

Horseman Jerry “Buck” Sprinkle, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26. Mr. Sprinkle had suffered a stroke a few days earlier and was hospitalized at the Albert B. Chandler Hospital at the Un...

In loving memory of Wayne McCullough

Wayne McCullough Passes

Wayne McCullough of Peterborough, Ont. passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in his 82nd year.

In loving memory of Angus MacQuarrie

Angus MacQuarrie Passes

Angus Stewart MacQuarrie, age 90, of Inverness, N.S., passed away on July 21, 2026, in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital.

In loving memory of Boris Laus

Boris Laus Passes

Dr. Boris Laus passed away suddenly on June 24, 2026 while in his beloved country of Croatia. He was 59.

In loving memory of Jerry Haws

Jerry M. Haws Passes

With profound sorrow and immense respect, the Blooded Horse Sales Company has announced the passing of the Company's longtime General Manager and President, Jerry M. Haws. He was 85 years old. Jerry p...

In loving memory of Gord Mason

Gord Mason Passes

The racing community has lost a legend. Gord Mason of Orangeville, Ont., the creator of Grattan Helmets, passed away on June 12, 2026 at the age of 80.