Longtime Ontario trainer Robert Taylor passed away suddenly on Friday, December 9 in Clinton, Ont.

The well-liked horseman was working with his brother, Paul, a successful standardbred trainer, at the time of his death.

Robert, 52, devoted his life to working with horses and over the years had worked for a number of trainers in the province.

His mother, Joyce, has been a Standardbred Canada field representative for many years.

There will be visitation for Robert at the Falconer Funeral Home, 153 High St., Clinton, Ont., on Wednesday, December 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 1: 00 p.m. with a small service to follow. There will be a celebration of life at the Royal Canadian Legion (95 Kirk, Clinton, Ont.) afterwards.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Robert Taylor.

(With files from Western Fair)