Daniel Jean Passes
Longtime trainer-driver Daniel Jean passed away on Monday, April 15 at the age of 61.
Born in Quebec, Jean was in the sulky at the age of 16 and went on to work for trainers Duncan MacTavish and Benoit Cote in Quebec. Jean later worked for trainer Bob Young in Ontario. His favourite horse was Parc Olympique, a 22-time winning pacer that made over $120,000 in the late 1970s.
Survived by wife Rae, daughter Tara and sister Francise. Jean will be buried this Saturday, April 20 at Cimetiere-St-Michel in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec. Donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Daniel Jean.
Mes condoleanses a la famille
Mes condoleanses a la famille de Daniel Jean, avec qui j'ai partager l'amour des chevaux de course a Montreal.I was talking to a mutual friend last week and he told me he had been to see Daniel and that he was ill.No more suffering. May you rest in peace my friend.
My condolences to Danny's
My condolences to Danny's wife Rae and daughter Tara and family. Danny and i were close friends years ago back in Montreal where he and Rea got me involved in harness racing.This is a sad day.
Brian Wamboldt