Trot Insider has learned that Vera Burgess, the wife of prominent owner and breeder Robert Burgess and mother of trainer Blair Burgess, passed away on Saturday, April 11 at the age of 70 after a lengthy battle with illness

.

Trot Insider will provide more details when they are made available.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Vera Burgess.