It is with great sadness that Georgian Downs and the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation family announces the sudden passing of Robert Locke, General Manager of Georgian Downs Limited
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Locke, 44, had started with Georgian just a month ago after serving as the General Manager at Hiawatha Horse Park in Sarnia, Ont. Prior to that, Locke worked with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation. He also held the position of Director of Facilities & Maintenance at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
The family will receive friends at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home, County Road 18, Williamsburg, Ont. on Saturday, October 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A service will be held at Williamsburg United Church County Road 18, Williamsburg on Sunday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m.
If desired donations may be made to the CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) Donor Services 1929 Bayview Ave. Toronto, Ontario M4G 3E8, 1-800-563-2642.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Robert Locke.
Seems like only yesterday,
Seems like only yesterday, that I met Robert -- volunteering for 'Adrenaline' at Hiawatha Horse Park. He impressed me as a man of integrity, and a true horseracing enthusiast, he was someone who commanded respect, an icon in the racing industry, he will truly be missed. My condolences to his family - "The Greater the Love, The Greater the Sorrow.
Pauline Olavesen
My deepest condolences to
My deepest condolences to Robert's family. Robert had made a decision to support and invest a new chapter of his life into horse racing with his move to GCG and Georgian Downs. For that I would like to express my appreciation to his family and thank them for their support of Robert and his passion for Ontario horse racing. RIP Robert.
Darryl MacArthur
My deepest sympathy goes out
My deepest sympathy goes out to Robert's family. Robert you were in my heart and memory since the day we parted at the OLG. You were without comparison the best leader, fair and compasionate that I have ever reported to. With great sadness and due respect to Roberts Wife and Children he will be greatly missed. He touched the hearts and souls of many people.
Denise Saliba
Very sad - RIP - Robert you
Very sad - RIP - Robert you were a very true businness man and a gentleman to the whole industry on both sides of the racing industry -both the Slot side and the Harness Racing side - I offer my condolences to your family at this unfortunate time - We will miss you
Sincerely
Greg Johnson (JR)
I was very shocked and
I was very shocked and saddened to hear this news. My deepest sympathies to Robert's family and friends.
I am saddened to hear of
I am saddened to hear of Robert's sudden passing. My condolences to his family.
How sad. And so young. RIP
How sad. And so young. RIP to a nice man and condolences to his family.