Former Standardbred Canada member Rosemary Elizabeth Horner of St. Marys, Ont. passed away at Stratford General Hospital on Feb. 7, 2025 at the age of 85.

Predeceased by her husband Wayne B. Horner (2001); daughter Vicky Horner (2011); sisters Joanne Deveraux, Teresa Smith and Elizabeth Smith; and granddaughter Brittany Priestap.

She is survived by brothers Tom Clark and Paul Clark (Jan). Mother of six, Shelley Priestap (Paul), Donna Windsor (Frank Scott), Mike Horner (Sue), Mark Horner (Kristi) and Tracy Weston (Joe). Grandmother of Christopher, Kelsey, Kurtis, Joel, Braiden, Shaelyn, Jake, Madelyn, Mia, Rene, Riley and Niven. Great-grandmother of Ruby, Lexi, Harper, Summer, Mason, Austin and Andie.

Born and raised in Sarnia, Ont., Rosemary moved to Goderich after marrying Wayne, developing many lifetime friendships. She loved the horses, the farm and going to the track to watch Mike and Mark race. Clinton Raceway was always her favourite. A 1,2,3 tri box was her bet! She worked hard during her married life, first as a teacher, then, by child number four, she decided it best to be a full-time Mom. While Rosemary always enjoyed her time at the farms in Goderich and Brucefield -- she liked St. Marys the best. Living in St. Marys since 1981, she managed to keep all the family close by and loved getting together, especially on haying days. She had also been known to disappear on occasion, only to be tracked down at the slots with one of her children. Rosemary taught us how to work hard and play hard, and to appreciate the small things. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of LIfe will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Lung Association or the Kidney Foundation of Canada. 

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Rosemary Horner.