The harness racing industry in the Maritimes lost one of its long-time participants with the passing of Allison Carr on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
Better known to his industry friends as "Allie", Carr had the distinction of being the oldest living member of the PEI Colt Stakes at 94 having become a member for the first time in 1953. He served several terms as a director and was also a Past President for 1989-90.
He had his first drive at the now defunct Covehead track on P.E.I. As an owner he won three PEI Colt Stakes trophies. The first was in 1977 with Stone Heart, then Macban Alice co-owned with his son John, and in 2000 with his best horse Charlottes Best co-owned with his long time trainer John Davies in Saint John.
He will be remembered as a quiet and honorable man who willingly gave back to the industry through his years of voluntary service. He was also a director of The Canadian Guernsey Breeders Association, a school trustee and founding member of the Charlottetown Rural High School Construction Planning Committee. He was also a life-long and long-suffering Leafs fan.
Dear father of John (Connie), Mayda Fielding (Walter) and Scott. Loving grandfather of Sarah and Alex Carr, Jessie and Donald Fielding and Allison Carr. Great grandfather of Lara, Kallen, Aela, Heather and Kevin. Brother of Charles (Anna) and Jean Bullman (Exton, deceased). Brother-in-law of Kier Jones (Marion) and Jean (Coffin) Carr. Predeceased by his wife of 65 years Lois (Jones), parents Howard and Lily (Crabbe) Carr, sons Byron and Allan and brothers John, Robert and Bennett. Also predeceased by three brothers and one sister who died in childhood.
The family would like to thank the doctors and caregivers of Unit 2 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for their professional and thoughtful care. Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home where a visitation and funeral service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Canada (PEI) or the PEI Humane Society. Online condolences may be shared on Allison’s memorial page at belvederefh.com.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Allison Carr.