Standardbred owner, driver and trainer William 'Gaff' McGaffey of Dresden, Ont. passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 10 at the age of 74
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Gaff was born in Chatham, Ont. and is the son of late Harry and Edna (Everitt) McGaffey. He is survived by his wife, Joy (Newkirk) McGaffey, daughter, Ann Marie Caron (Dan Laprise), son, Harry McGaffey, step-daughters, Brenda McLachlin (Dan) and Bonnie Faas (Joe).
He is also survived by five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sisters, Sally McGlashan, Patricia Franklin (Art), Joe-Anne Atkinson (Brian predeceased), Karin Neilsen (Rolf), brothers, James McGaffey (Barb), Dan McGaffey (Mary Jane), and many nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles.
Cremation has taken place at Resurrection Crematorium Sarnia. At Gaff’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service.
Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Thomas L. DeBurger Funeral Home 620 Cross St. Dresden.
Online condolences and donations may be left at the funeral home website.
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