Published:
July 22, 2011 03:52 pm EDT
Trot Insider has learned that longtime groom and Standardbred Canada member George "Pudgy" Graham of Flamborough, Ont. passed away in hospital on Thursday, July 21
. He was 53 years old.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of George's life will be held in Prince Edward Island at a later date. The family wishes to thank all horsemen for their support, with special thanks to OHHA.
Friends have organized a memorial service for Thursday, August 4 at Stephenson's Training Centre in Flamborough, Ont. The service will begin at 1 p.m. and Chaplin Ken Carter from OHHA will be present.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of George "Pudgy" Graham.
On behalf of the family, I
On behalf of the family, I would like to thank everyone for their thoughtfulness for the service that was held and for the kind words and memories that you all took the time to share with us. A funeral service was held here in Prince Edward Island for my Uncle Pudgy today. Thank you all so very much.
Please take care of Rambo for him,
His niece,
Jenna
You will be missed by your
You will be missed by your best friend Rambo, and your family and many friends.
I found you to be caring and an genuine nice person. I heard and saw how
you were with not only Rambo but the horses you loved so much.
Thankyou for showing me kindness and concern. I will not forget you.
Annelie
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Sonny Jewitt My
Sonny Jewitt
My condolences to the Graham Family on George passing. I spent a bit of time on the backstretch at Flamboro downs and had a lot of fun with Dwayne/Donny/Pudgey and the rest of the boys that made up the backstretch back then . We where there the first couple of years that it was open made Mr Juravinsky life exciting that was for sure.
Sorry for the spelling
Our Condolences
Rose/ Sonny Jewitt
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Hi Sonny & Rose; I was
Hi Sonny & Rose;
I was reading your comments and what caught my eye was not only the kind words you had for George and his family, but for the sign off - "Sorry for my spelling" - Sonny you have nothing to be sorry about - there's nothing wrong with your spelling and what really counts is your message and your thoughts for "Pudgy". No matter if you know how to spell or not - you took the time to share your thoughts, I commend you for that!
Linda
Such a young age.I never
Such a young age.I never knew George, but by the way Linda spoke about him, his body had to contain nothing but goodness. Rest in peace George and my condolences to the family.
Hey Georgie, It was a
Hey Georgie,
It was a pleasure to chat with you - spend the afternoons outside at Stephenson's and talk about everything - the horses that you cared so much about, we talked about the weather too hot - too cold - and of course about your best friend "Rambo". Remember I said that if I get Rambo in the car, I'll take him home with me and we made a bet. Well, I lost and offered you the $10.00 and you refused it saying you knew he wouldn't get in the car. You're best buddy will always be there for you no matter where you and when time comes for Rambo to join you, meet him at the rainbow bridge. All you're friends will miss you dearly but we all know you are in a better place. Rest in Peace, my friend, Rest in Peace.
To George's family: please accept my condolences in this time of sadness - my thoughts are with Georgie and with you.
Your friend. Linda...Your Best Buddy Rambo...
My sincere condolences to
My sincere condolences to the Graham family....cherish your memories.