It has been announced that Real 'Coco' Cormier passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the age of 84.

Cormier, who was a longtime trainer/driver, owned the Pinehurst track restaurant for the past 24 years with his wife, Tracy.

Originally from Quebec, Coco's love of horses started at the age of seven, as he delivered milk door to door with his first horse, 'Jessie.' He came to the United States in his early twenties and began his career as a trainer and driver. He raced in the New York/New Jersey area and in his career featured more than 1,500 driving victories.

The Cormiers moved to Pinehurst so Coco could train horses and decided to purchase the restaurant on the grounds. The pair quickly became a local favourite with their famous blueberry pancakes.

Coco was loved by all that knew him. He is survived by his wife, Tracy; their daughter, Danielle; two other children, Lee (Linda) and Darcy (Tom) Reynolds; grandchildren, Adrian, Briana, and Calvin; and great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Tanner.

Coco will be laid to rest in his hometown in Quebec.

Services have been entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.

Online condolences may be left at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Coco Cormier.

(USTA)