Published:
February 22, 2011 07:25 pm EST
Trot Insider has learned that longtime horseman Michael Coliton of Sacramento, California passed away on February 11, 2011. He was 79
.
He is survived by his wife Thurma (Sacramento), son Chris, daughter Paula and their mother Patricia (Edmonton) and brother Paul (Montreal). He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Nea.
Prior to his retirement in Sacramento, Michael raced standardbred horses in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia as well as in the United States.
A Memorial Service may be held later this year. If friends desire, contributions can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of their choice.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Michael Coliton.