Obituary

Standardbred horseman Lester Tourville, 87, of Hamburg, N.Y., passed away on Saturday, January 12 at Hospice Buffalo.

Longtime harness racing industry participant Gerald 'Jerry' Nelson of Truro, N.S. and Coconut Creek, Fl., passed away in Truro with family and friends by his side on Friday, January 11 at the age of 8...

Trot Insider has learned that Al Aikin of Angus, Ont. passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11 at the age of 77 after a long battle with diabetes.

Standardbred racehorse owner/trainer Richard C. Flemming, 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 23, 2018.

Jack Wesley James, 85, passed away on Sunday, January 6 in the presence of his wife and companion of 28 years, Bonnie.

Former Standardbred horse owner Susan ‘Susie’ Jones, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 7 at the age of 85 after a brief battle with cancer.

It is with great sadness that the family of Pieter Besselink announces his passing, which occurred on December 31, 2018. He was 90 years old.

Standardbred horseman Joseph Aloy passed away on Sunday, January 6 at his home at the age of 81.

James C. Shipley, 79, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 3 at Knox Community Hospital.

Horseman Donald Irving, 68, of Ocala, Fla., passed away on December 28, 2018, from cancer.

Standardbred horseman Roger Ramage passed away suddenly at home with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, January 6 at the age of 66 after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Dale L. McConnell, 75, of Meadowlands, Pa., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2 in his home.