Former driver Allan Cullen of Windsor, Ont. passed away in hospital on July 16, 2024. He was 61.
Allan was born on Aug. 2, 1962 in Wawanesa, Man. Son of Lloyd and Ina Cullen. Allan has a successful career in the harness racing industry that was terminated at a fairly young age due to the result of numerous race accidents and multiple surgeries. Cullen, who was a leading driver at Windsor Raceway in Ontario, drove more than 5,300 winners with purse earnings in excess of $20 million in a career spanning from the 1980s to 2010.
Al has gone to race horses for eternity with his parents Lloyd and Ina and his sister-in-law Marilyn with his father-in-law George cheering him on. He will be happy to be with them again. His presence will always be here making us laugh and causing trouble. He will never be forgotten.
He leaves behind his soulmate Pauline, brother Keith, favourite cousin Tannis Rathwell, mother in law Gabriella Petruzzi, chosen family Kevin McCorkle (Karen), Nikki Kalas (Bill), Deanna McFadden and many family members and friends.
No formal service will be held. Al would want us to share stories, laugh and toast to his memory whenever we gather.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Al Cullen.
Allan Cullen
ALWAYS A SMILE Thank you Al for giving us the pleasure of having you drive our horses over the years. We won many races together. You will always be in our hearts and will never be forgotten.
Sincere Condolences
My sincerest condolences to the Cullen family. Al you were a great friend. We even won a few. You will be greatly missed RIP my friend 😔😔
sincere condolences
Al was a real force to be reckoned with very safe and very competitive RIP Donnie Rankin
Deepest Sympathy
Al drove our horses many time over the years at Windsor and other tracks. He definitely had the midas touch and ranks right up there with the best. Rest In Peace Al.