Funeral services for Dr. M. Paul Simon, 88, of Short Hills, NJ, a family physician in Lake Hiawatha and a horseman for 48 years, will take place on Tuesday, January 4

, 2011 at 11:15 a.m. at the Menorah Chapels at Millburn, 2950 Vauxhall Road, Vauxhall, NJ.

“Doc” Simon was beloved by many horsemen for whom he provided medical care and friendship. He passed away on January 2, 2011.

“Doc was truly the kindest, sweetest man I've ever known,” said Karen Fagliarone, the racing secretary at Freehold Raceway. “He has touched so many people's lives.”

Simon, a USTA member since 1962, was an owner, trainer and driver. He campaigned his horses under the nom de racecourse of Lord & Lady Stables Inc. and many of his horses carried the Lord or Lady in their names, including Lord Stacy and Lord Simon.

He was stable at Gaitway Farms in Englishtown, NJ for the last 25 years and raced his horses in New Jersey, New York, Delaware and Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey.

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