Longtime harness racing industry participant Stanley Graham 'Stan' Carruthers of Carp, Ont. passed away peacefully in hospital on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, five days shy of his 85th birthday.
Stan loved the Carp Valley, Carp Fair (Barn #9), and his beloved Clydesdales and Standardbreds. He enjoyed boating on the Rideau River and fun and games at Parke Bay. Stan loved nothing better than to be with his family and friends.
Best friend and loving husband of Lynda (Parke). Dear Dad of Gordon (Valerie) and Alison (Scott Gemmill) and their Mother Eleanor Carruthers/Ayotte. Proud Papa of Blake and Granddaughters Allysa (Eric) and Kendra (John); Step Grandpa to Cole (Jessica) and Sierra (Logan), Great-Grandad of Hollis and Lorelei, and Step Great-Granddaughter Charlotte. Beloved brother of Penny McNeely and nephews. Predeceased by parents Gordon and Milda and brother Allen.
Stan will always be greatly missed by his Parke-Perry family. Dear Uncle of Neil (Colleen), Jim (Kim), Steven, Duke, Kerry (Clarke). Fun-loving Great-Uncle of Cody, Kiefer, Bobby, Brooke, Casity, Kirsten, Faith, Kieth, and Andrew. The family knows that know Leo, Monica, Landon, Maisie, Memphis, Kaydon, Ava Jade and Vallah will hear many fun stories about their Great-Great-Uncle Stan. "Dream on my love."
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted into the care of C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313). A celebration of life for Stan will take place at the Carp Agricultural Hall on Friday, July 4, 2025 from 2 - 5 p.m., and there will be a service that same day for Stan at St. Paul's United Church, Carp at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Stanley Carruthers Draft Horse Youth Foundation.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Stan Carruthers.