Julia Ann Mayotte, wife of harness driver and trainer Roger Mayotte, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ont., on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the age of 59....read on
Dr. James Bennett Passes
June 22, 2018:
James E. (Doc) Bennett, M.D. passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018. He was 93 years old and had recently celebrated his birthday with his entire family....read on
Don Schmiedge Passes
June 20, 2018:
Trot Insider has learned that Don Schmiedge of Davidson, Sask. passed away on Monday, June 11 at the age of 74....read on
Mike MacDonald Passes; Arrangements Set
June 20, 2018:
Mike MacDonald, one the most revered horsemen in Atlantic Canada and considered by many to be the greatest Gold Cup & Saucer driver in the race's history, passed away on Tuesday (June 19) at the age of 70....read on
David Leblanc St-Pierre Passes
June 19, 2018:
Trot Insider has learned that Standardbred groom David Leblanc St-Pierre, the son of trainer Denis St-Pierre, passed away on Saturday, June 9 at the age of 30....read on
Brian Kempton Passes
June 19, 2018:
Trot Insider has learned that longtime Flamboro Downs-area trainer Brian Kempton passed away at the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby, Ont. this past Saturday (June 16) at the age of 71....read on
Alain Durivage Passes
June 16, 2018:
Longtime harness racing industry participant Alain Durivage of Boucherville, Quebec passed away at Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal on June 13, 2018 at the age of 76....read on
Ralph Holloway Passes
June 13, 2018:
Ralph Lewis Holloway, WW II veteran, age 92, of Frankford, Del., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 5 after valiantly fighting Alzheimer’s disease for over 15 years....read on
Susan Nielsen Passes
June 13, 2018:
Groom Susan G. Nielsen, 72, of Alexandria Township, NJ, passed away on May 25....read on
Robert ‘Bobby’ Gray Passes
June 13, 2018:
Horseman Robert Gary ‘Bobby’ Gray, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday (June 10) at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by his family....read on
Antoinette ‘Toni’ Linden Passes At 104
June 13, 2018:
It has been announced that Standardbred racehorse owner Antoinette ‘Toni’ L. Linden (nee Latessa) has passed away at the age of 104....read on
Village Jiffy Passes
June 11, 2018:
Trot Insider has learned of the recent passing of pacing stallion Village Jiffy, who stood in British Columbia at JCS Veterinary Reproductive Services since 2004. He was 28....read on
Joe Smallwood Passes
June 9, 2018:
Peacefully surrounded by family, longtime horseman Joe Smallwood of Stratford, PEI passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. He was 80 years old....read on
James Thompson Passes
June 5, 2018:
Standardbred breeder/owner James Daryl Thompson, 84, of Danville, Ky., passed away on Thursday, May 29 at his home....read on
Peter Rhulen Passes
June 4, 2018:
Peter L. Rhulen, 79, a well-known insurance agent in harness racing and also a horse owner, passed away on Saturday (June 2) in New York City due to complications related to Parkinson's disease....read on
Trot Insider has learned of the recent passing of pacing stallion Village Jiffy, who stood in British Columbia at JCS Veterinary Reproductive Services since 2004. He was 28....
