Leandre Cloutier Passing Made Public

He died a year after the track to which he devoted much of his life.

Leandre Cloutier, whose death last month at age 99 is only now being made public, spent almost 70 years at Hippodrome de Quebec, where he did virtually every job. In his 90s, he used to lead the parade for its signature race, Le 5 Milles.

In a Trot Magazine article a few years ago, he said he’d seen every 5 Milles since 1923. He was the Parade Marshal in the 1940s, the starting judge before and after the introduction of the mobile gate, and even owner of a half-dozen starters in the race. His closest finish was runner-up with Jongleur Grade in 1993.

He is survived by a sister, Marie-Laure Cloutier, and many other relatives.

Funeral service for Leandre Cloutier will be held Saturday, April 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Notre Dame de L’Annonciation Church in Ancienne-Lorette.

Donations in his name can be made to the Quebec Alzheimer Society, 1040 Belvedere, Quebec City, G1S 3G3.

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

(A Trot Insider exclusive by Paul Delean)