Prominent lawyer and standardbred breeder/owner Randy Bennett, 52, of Toronto, Ont., passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 3.
Bennett tragically left behind his wife Caroline; his daughter Shannon and her husband Alan; his stepchildren Emily and Matthew; his parents Addie and Peter; his sister Sheri and brothers, Joe, Pat, Rick and Glenn, as well as many close friends and associates.
Randy's daughter jokingly said, and Randy often and proudly repeated, that Randy didn’t believe in God because he didn’t think there was anyone greater than himself. However, Randy strongly believed in family and friends. He was not one for small talk, but was always ready to help someone in need with no problem too small. He told you exactly where you were going wrong, but never made you feel foolish. Once Randy took you on, you were his for life. He was loyal beyond measure to his friends, and a devoted husband, father, stepfather, father-in-law, son, son-in-law, and brother.
Randy was born in Placentia, Newfoundland. Randy had many chapters in his life, including running a horse farm, working for a lumber company, and most recently, practicing law. Randy received an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1998. He clerked for the Chief Justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice from 1998-1999. Called to the Ontario Bar in 2000, Randy quickly became a well-respected lawyer in the areas of litigation and securities law: first with Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP as an associate, and then as a founding partner of Rueter Scargall Bennett LLP in 2004. He was as dedicated to his clients as he was to his family and friends.
A private visitation for family will take place at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. (at Windermere, just east of the Jane subway) on Wednesday, January 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
A Celebration of Randy's Life will be held at Woodbine Racetrack, 555 Rexdale Blvd., on Wednesday, January 9 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All are welcome.
Donations in Randy’s name can be made to the Law Society Foundation Lawyers Feed the Hungry Program.
To view Randy's obituary on the Turner and Porter website, click here.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Randy Bennett.
My condolences to the family
My condolences to the family and friends of Randy. Far too early, may he rest in peace.
Our sincere Condolence Randy
Our sincere Condolence Randy was a wonderful man, we were so Blessed to know him.we will never forget the healp and understanding he gave us all the time. rest in peace RANDY , GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS,
Very sad indeed. RIP Randy
Very sad indeed. RIP Randy :(
What a shock and what a
What a shock and what a tragic loss for the industry. Our deepest sympathies to his family. Randy was an exceptional man. He gave so generously of his time because he was extremely passionate about the horse racing industry. He was always willing to take time out of his busy schedule to help the industry especially this year with the crisis we are currently facing. Randy, you have left a permanent footprint in our hearts. You will never be forgotten!
My deepest sympathies to the
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Randy.
He was a dedicated horseman who I had the pleasure of knowing. His caring personality and demeanor will be truly missed.
R.I.P Randy. It was an honour.
My sincere condolences to the
My sincere condolences to the family.
Everyone I know who came into contact with Randy always had nothing but good things to say about him. Randy was one of the good guys in this business and his passion for this industy was unparalelled. Randy went out of his way to help many out in this industry with his tireless efforts and he will be sorely missed. God speed Randy.