Dave 'Bubble' Wallis Passes

Published: December 20, 2015 06:33 pm EST

Longtime groom Dave 'Bubble' Wallis passed away on Saturday, Dec. 19 at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, Ont. following a very short battle with liver cancer. He was 53.

Wallis is survived by his partner Sheila 'She-She' Leahy and brothers Dale and Chuck.

Wallis travelled the Grand Circuit as a caretaker since his teenage years as harness racing was the love of his life. He worked for a few different trainers during his lifetime, including many years with Charalambos Christoforou, and most recently for the Tony O'Sullivan stable. Along with his passion for harness racing, Nascar and the NFL's Chicago Bears, Wallis was well known for his sense of humour and always had a joke to share. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to everyone he met.

Cremation and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Bubble's wish was that people donate to OSAS, or the Racetrack Chaplaincy, or to any of their favourite charities, in his name.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Bubble.

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