Longtime horseman Jean Guy Belliveau of Guelph, Ont. passed away on Friday, April 15, at the age of 64.
Belliveau followed his uncle Rheal Bourgeois into harness racing and over the years has worked for trainers such as Fred Goudreau and Frank Conlin. He is most known for his time working for trainer Tom Artandi, and the tandem enjoyed a string of success that included back-to-back Little Brown Jug winners B J Scoot (1988) and Goalie Jeff (1989).
Jean Guy had many close friends and will be missed by all. His closest friend was Travis Moore, they had a special friendship and Jean Guy would never missed an opportunity to spend time with Travis whether it was picking him up from school or watching him race his pony.
Funeral services entrusted to Gilbert MacIntyre & Son. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 27 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hart Chapel (1099 Gordon St., Guelph, ON N1G 4X9).
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Jean Guy Belliveau.
Jean Guy Belliveau
Jean-Guy (Jack) was an amazing individual, always smiling, always happy to see you and a real genuine guy. A group of us from Moncton , Louis ( Jack's brother,Trevor and myself) would make the annual trip to Ontario for the NA Cup. Jack provided us with lodging at his farm, food , fun and refreshments and of course the occasional card game. He would arrange visits to tracks, training centres , opportunities to meet drivers and trainers and a visit to Anna Mae's was a must. He was an exceptional horseman and his record speaks volumes about his success around the track. He left us far too soon, I guess the term "only the good die young" certainly applies to Jack. Although he packed a lot of living into his 64 years he will be sadly missed and leaves a big void to be filled. So long old friend. Condolences to Sue and to the family.
I couldn't agree more with…
I couldn't agree more with Garth... Jack was always looking after and arranging things for everyone and rarely seemed to worry about himself- not exactly a common trait in people anymore. I was lucky to be part of many of those golf tournaments that Jack arranged, and they provided a lot of fun and great memories for a group of people that worked a lot of long days and nights. Jack would fly in a few boxes of fresh lobster from the coast and after the golf it was back to Mike Saftic's camp for lobster, steak, a lot of beer and a lot more laughs. Most years I don't think Jack even golfed because he was too busy arranging everything. "Smilin' Jack' I used to call him, because he'd always show me that grin when I saw him. Rest In Peace Smilin' Jack... until we meet again my friend.
Jack liked to give to people…
Jack liked to give to people not take. He put on a golf tournament ever year for several years. And at Christmas time would always have a party at his barn at Mohawk. I remember one time about 20 years ago Jack took me to a Toronto Maple Leaf hockey game. I was picked up in a Limousine and along with Jack and a couple of his buddies we went to Maple Leaf Gardens. We had dinner in the Hot Stove Lounge and watched the game from gold seats . The best seats in the Gardens at no cost to me. Rest In Peace my friend. My Condolences to the family.