Trot Insider has learned that longtime horseman Earl Alexander Hyatt of Brigden, Ont. passed away at his home with his wife by his side on Sunday, June 14, one day short of his 84th birthday.
Beloved husband of Elsie Hyatt (nee Anderson). Loving father of Russell (Christina) Hyatt, Reed Hyatt and Janee (Vlado) Benkovic. Cherished grandfather of Callen, Melissa and Anthony. Dear step-father of Peter (Cathy) Goslin, Chris (Susan) Goslin, Kathy (Chris) Goslin and Mary Jo Lawrence. Dear brother of Murray, Bruce, Doris and Marilyn and families. Survived by many nieces, nephews and step-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Alexander Bruce and Margaret Louise (nee Roddick) and brother Stanley Hyatt.
As well as being an Enniskillen farmer, Earl was a Standardbred race horse owner, trainer and driver by profession, who owned and trained his horses right up until his death. Many will remember Earl from his racing days in Windsor, Dresden and Hiawatha Raceway. His keen racing and horse knowledge, as well as his interesting tales will be missed by all who knew him.
Family and friends are invited to Brigden United Church on Tuesday, June 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a reception. Cremation has taken place. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to V.O.N. Sarnia or Brigden United Church.
Please join Standardbred Canada is offering condolences to the family and friends of Earl Hyatt.
Earl drove a horse for me at
Earl drove a horse for me at Dresden and won with him that day. It was on Earl's 70th birthday and I remember announcer Gary Patterson remarking how Earl had given the younger drivers a driving lesson that day. He also made a point to wish him happy birthday on his Chatham radio show later that day when doing a recap of the day's races. I have no doubt that Earl will still be racing horses in heaven. Rest in peace, Earl.
Sincere condolences to the
Sincere condolences to the Hyatt family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
The Mayhew Family
I send along my condolences
I send along my condolences to the Hyatt family . A few years ago I had the opportunity to chat with both Earl and Elsie as I devoted a Rewind to their horse Brother Hy ,a prolific winner back around the 1960's .