Trot Insider has learned long-time horseman Erwin Stewart passed away peacefully with his family at his side in the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 27. He was 78.

Stewart was the loving husband of Barbara (Burton) for over 51 years. Dear father of Catherine (Kevin), Jeffrey (Gina), and Brett (Angela). He was predeceased in 2012 by his daughter Rhonda. He was the proud grandfather to six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Stewart served five years in the Royal Canadian Navy and later was the Postmaster in the village of Ashton for 11 years where he owned the General Store and Carleton Fuels. In 1973, the family moved to Corkery in West Carleton where Erwin did what he enjoyed most, the training and driving of Standardbred racehorses.

A Memorial Service will take place Wednesday March 2, 2016 in the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arnprior at 11:00 a.m. Interment Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arnprior or to the Grove Nursing Home.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Erwin Stewart.