Trot Insider has learned that Standardbred horseman Jean-Louis Deblois, 76, passed away on Saturday, November 16, surrounded by his family after a long illness.
Tricky Tooshie
Deblois, who was a successful trainer throughout his career, is well known to many as being the original conditioner of Tricky Tooshie, the Quebec-sired daughter of Rumpus Hanover that was enshrined into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2019 (for more on the induction, click here).
Arrangements have been entrusted to St-Louis Maison funéraire, 11900 Notre-Dame O Street, Three-Rivers (Québec).
A tribute to Deblois will be given directly at the funeral home on Saturday, November 30 at 3:00 p.m.
To view Deblois’ obituary on the funeral home website, click here.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Jean-Louis Deblois.