A funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, for longtime horseman Jean-Guy Lamarre, 85, and his wife Gisele Plouffe, 79, of Joliette, Quebec.
He died at home on Jan. 8, six days after her passing.
Lamarre worked for hall-of-fame trainer Stanley Dancer during his glory years with horses like Albatross, Most Happy Fella and Nevele Pride.
Though retired from the sport, he remained a regular visitor and helped out at the stable of trainer Dominic Gladu.
Family will receive condolences Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Ste-Therese-de-Joliette Church, with a religious service to follow at 11:00 a.m.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Jean-Guy Lamarre and Gisele Plouffe.
(A Trot Insider Exclusive by Paul Delean)
I remember fondly working
I remember fondly working with Jean-Guy at Blue Bonnets in the early 1990s and was always fascinated by his recollections of life in the Stanley Dancer Stable and stories of Nevele Pride. A true gentleman, sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
My condondolences to the
My condondolences to the Lamarre and Plouffe families. RIP Jean-Guy & Gisele
Sincères condoléances à la
Sincères condoléances à la famille et aux proches amis. C,est Jean-Guy qui m'a donné mon surnom de Barlow alors que j'avais 6 ans, il y a de celà 67 ans.
Pierre Grisé