Longtime racing industry executive Herb Bryant passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 at the age of 96.
Herb was born in Montreal, and following war service in the Canadian Navy, graduated from McGill University in 1948 and the University of Windsor Law School in 1975. He moved to Windsor and thereafter to Winnipeg, Calgary, Oshawa and back to Windsor. Herb started off as a car dealer, and went on to become a lawyer and finally a deputy judge, until his retirement in 2012.
He served as Vice Chair for the Ontario Racing Commission, Chair of the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association, President of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, and President of the Advertising and Sales Club. Herb was a longtime member of Beach Grove Golf Club, and with that came a lifelong attachment to the game.
Beloved husband of the late Beverly (2011). Loving father of Donald (Cheri), Debra (Hugh, predeceased 2018) of Mesa, Arizona. Treasured grandfather of Amy (Troy), Heidi (Paul) and Erin, and great-grandfather of Ellen, Ian, Ruby and Lucy.
Cremation has taken place, and a private interment will be held. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Herb are asked to consider Windsor Essex Hospice.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Herb Bryant.