Standardbred owner Gerald Robert Rainey passed away on Friday, December 13 at Glen Hill Marnwood in Bowmanville, Ont., at the age of 88.
Gerald was born and lived most of his life in the Orono area, where he and wife of 61 years, Darlene (nee Danks), raised their daughters, Linda Rainey, Rockwood, Ont., and Marie Lees (Graeme), Brighton, Ont. A 36-year employee of General Motors Oshawa, Gerald had a lifelong love of horses, purchasing his first Standardbred in the mid-1960s. Soon after, exhibiting road horses at local fairs and racing at area tracks became a family hobby. He was the chair of the light horse committee at Orono Fair for 25 years and was a lifetime Honorary Member of Orono Fair.
In addition to his wife and daughters, Gerald is survived by granddaughters Karen Lees, Toronto, and Brenda Leclerc (Eric), Victoria, B.C., and his twin sister, Jean Allin, Bowmanville, Ont.
The family extends their gratitude to the staff at Glen Hill Marnwood with special thanks to Dr. Osborne for his many years of compassion and care.
Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street, Bowmanville, Ont., on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Trinity United Church, 116 Church Street, Bowmanville, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 at 11 a.m., with visiting one hour prior.
In honour of Gerald, memorial donations to the Alzheimers Society of Canada or Trinity United Church, Bowmanville would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.northcuttelliott.com.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Gerald Rainey.