Trot Insider has learned that horseman Colin S. Basker of Inverness, Nova Scotia has passed away at the age of 45.
Basker was known as a great family man and a true gentleman, and was always there to give a helpful hand to any horsemen that needed help.
Basker will truly be missed by all, especially ‘Barn A.’
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Colin Basker.
The official obituary and funeral notice for Basker appears below.
The whole world is at a loss. A man who touched more lives than anyone could count has left us all, suddenly, with heavy hearts. Colin Shawn Basker passed away on February 25, 2016.
He was born in Inverness, Cape Breton on October 14, 1971, where he spent his entire life. Here he met and married the love of his life, Darlene (MacLean) Basker, 22 years ago. Together they raised three beautiful children: Brenton, William and their little girl, Rebecca. Remembering him daily with endless love are his mother Helen; sister Lorrie (Harold); sister Arlene (James); and brother Roger (Jane) along with his other adoring family: mother- and father-in-law Florence and Harold MacLean, brothers-in-law Harold Jr., Stephen (Beth) and sister-in-law Sadie (Laci). Also survived by his many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Colin Shawn loved with every inch of his heart; throughout his life he would give all he had in every relationship. He was never afraid to speak his mind. He made friends everywhere he went, and strong connections that will last an eternity. Even in death he continued to give as an organ donor.
He was a hardworking man who dedicated many hours as a heavy equipment operator for Zutphen Contractors and was a proud volunteer firefighter for the Inverness Fire Department. He was passionate about many things: his son’s hockey team, harness racing, lobster fishing, heavy equipment, protecting anyone who needed it and above all, his family.
Colin’s pride and joy was his loving wife and beautiful children whom he loved more than anything. In his honour he would expect us all to raise a glass and have a laugh because it’s exactly what he would do if he were by our sides.
He joins his son Christopher Harold; father Christopher; brother Wesley; and his nephew-in-law Jamie McMullin who have all gone before him.
There will be no funeral service.
A celebration of Colin's life was held on Tuesday, March 1 in Inverness Funeral Home. Burial to take place at a later date.
Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to invernessfuneralhome.com.