Longtime Standardbred racing participant Gerard Whelan of Prince Edward Island passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 11 at the age of 67.

Gerard was pre-deceased by parents Basil and Lillian (Morrissey). He was a loving brother to Walter (Marilyn), Pauline (Barry), Patsy (Ivan), James (Angela), the late Arlene (Nial), and Giselle (Fenton). Caring uncle of Mark (Stacy), Colin (Laura), Adam, Matthew (Chelsea), Mary-Ellen (Scott), Patrick (Stephanie), Michael, Tracey, Lindsay (Jordan), Garrett (Lindsey), Justin (Erin), Brett (Allison), Abilene (Steven) and Marshall (Judy). Gerard will be sadly missed by his many great-nieces and nephews; Adeline, Lillian, Sophia, Thomas, Lucy, Molly, Kian, Samuel, Jack, Connell, Natalie, Liam, North and Ariat.

Gerard had a deep love for horses, golf, and family and was a loyal friend to many.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to St. Augustine’s Church, Dundas or The Heart and Stroke Foundation. As per Gerard's wishes, a private Celebration of Life will be held a later date in P.E.I. with no formal visitation or service.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Gerard Whelan.