Former driver-trainer Robert A. Davenport, 85, died on May 19, 2010 at The Arbors of Delaware
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He was born November 20, 1924 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Upon retiring as a model designer from Ranco, Inc., he started training and driving standardbreds. He conditioned May Bloom (p,3,1:57.2f; $70,584), Mickey Bloom ($33,150) and Duchess Time ($21,010).
Mr. Davenport was a member of The Little Brown Jug Society and served as an honorary member of the Delaware County Fair Board.
He is survived by a daughter, Barbara Hines; two granddaughters, Chris (Bill) Storms and Susan (Eric) Leonard, all of Delaware; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma, in 2002; one sister and five brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Standardbred Retirement Foundation, 108 F Old York Road, Hamilton, NJ 08650.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at robinsonfuneralhomeinc.com.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Robert Davenport.
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