Paul Radley Passes

Published: February 26, 2011 01:12 pm EST

After a lengthy battle with cancer, longtime horseman Paul Radley of Woodbridge, Ontario passed away peacefully on February 23, 2011

at Etobicoke General Hospital. He was 77 years old.

Paul is survived by his separated spouse (Patricia) and was the proud father of Mark (Regan) and Janet (David). Adored Grandpa to Catherine and Michael. Paul is survived by his loving friend Elizabeth and her sons Wayne (Leanne), Greg (Judy) and Eddy (Karen) and their families. Paul will be sadly missed by many friends and family in the harness racing industry.

At Paul's wishes there will be no memorial service. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Please visit the Book of Memories at wardfuneralhome.com.

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

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So saddened to learn of Pauls recent passing....he was the consummate horseman in every sense of the word....they just don't make like that anymore! My prayers are with Mark and his family.
Tim Twaddle

Blessings on the family , Paul was a true horseman and took time for a kid looking to learn back in the day ...Thank You ...RIP

Daniel Clements

Blair Burgess. I worked underneath Paul when he was the private trainer and farm manager at Cantario Farms. He was definitely a mentor to me. He had come to work there with substantial reputation, especially training the "Soky's" horses for William Sokoloff. He had been hurt badly being kicked by a mare, and his subsequent lack of mobility because of a permanently damaged leg, certainly inhibited him but he persevered. His respect for the history of the sport and his anecdotes about the good horses he worked with (including at Armstrongs I believe) are permanently engrained in me. It may seem small but I will always remember he would NEVER go and race a horse without first shaving. Even if he had already done so that morning and he only had time enough to do it in the barn bathroom. It just wasn't appropriate to show up in the paddock otherwise.

Truly one of the nicest people in the sport, always smiling and willing to lend a hand. His family can take comfort in the fact he was as respected as well as he was liked. My deepest condolences...

I was stabled beside Paul for a long time and he really was a true gentleman.
Our condolences to his family.

Mike and Nancy Guitard

So sad to hear this terrible news. My condolences go out to Mark and the entire Radley family.

Anyone that knew 'The Captain' will miss him greatly...I know that I will.

R.I.P.

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