Longtime harness racing industry participant Michel Damphousse of Sainte-Ursule, Que. passed away on Nov. 25, 2025 at the age of 81.

Damphousse owned a number of Standardbreds over the years, including 2007 Coupe des Eleveurs winner Canaco Runner.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the I. Gagnon & Son Funeral Home, 111 Saint-Louis Street, Sainte-Ursule, on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, starting at 1 p.m. A celebration of life will be held the same day at 3:30 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date in the Sainte-Ursule Cemetery.

He is survived by his children: Mélanie Damphousse, Simon Damphousse; his grandchildren: Reno, Simon-Alexandre, Léa-Rose, Sarah-Kim; his brothers and sisters: the late Paulin (Francine Lessard), Nicole (the late Germain Gagnon), Diane (Marcel Gagnon), Jean (Sylvie Grenier), the late Normand (Louise Baribeau (Michel Devault)), Suzanne, Pierre, Martin (Christine Durand); as well as many other relatives and friends.

The family warmly thanks the staff of Wing 5 of the Avellin-Dalcourt Centre for their support and excellent care. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Michel Damphousse.