Trot Insider has learned that horse owner John Ball passed away suddenly at his home in Stoney Creek, on Monday, February 8, 2010 at the age of 68
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Loving father of John Jr. of Paris and Marg (Lutz) of Kitchener. Dear brother of Cordell (Helen) of Sydney, N.S. and sister Penny Kirchner of Burlington. Proud Grandpa of Nicole and Christopher Knabe. He will be greatly missed by all his nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents William and Jessie Ball, sister Lucille and brother-in-law John Kirchner. Visitation at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. where a Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 1 p.m. Interment Burlington Memorial Gardens, with a reception to follow.
If desired, as an expression of sympathy, donations made to the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated by the family “A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the best.”
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of John Ball.