Longtime standardbred industry participant Ian McEachern passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the age of 79.

Ian grew up and lived in the Bolsover area, later relocating to Hamilton for the latter part of his life. His life's occupations included being a teacher, vice principal, and lawyer.

He bred, owned, trained, and drove horses from the late 1960s until well into the 2000s. When recently asked why he got into horse racing 50 years ago, he replied "because it is fun."

Some of his notable horses were early Ontario Sires Stakes winner El Royale, Bolsover Bill, Js Billy, and more recently Altalena.

Survived by wife Eleanor (Brabazon) McEachern of Hamilton, children Katherine (Dan Orchard), James (Debra), Elizabeth (Donald Kehoe) and Stewart (Trisha Howden), brother Alistair (Diane) and predeceased by brother Hugh (Beth) . Lovingly remembered by numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Family and friends will be received at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 54 Bolsover Road, Bolsover, Ontario on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 12 noon until time of funeral service at 2:00 p.m. If so desired, memorial donations in memory of Ian to the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes) or the Kidney Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences are welcomed at manganfuneralhome.com

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Ian McEachern.