Published:
July 30, 2009 02:42 pm EDT
Trot Insider has learned that groom Sharon McInnes, longtime partner of horseman Tom Genoe, passed away the morning of Thursday, July 30 at the age of 49
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McInnes, who also worked at the local Home Hardware for 18 years, passed away peacefully during her sleep at Headwaters Healthcare in Orangeville after a long and courageous fight with cancer. She also worked in the Race Office of the old Orangeville Raceway.
Trot Insider will provide details of the arrangements for McInnes once they are made available.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Sharon McInnes.
Tom I am so glad you got a
Tom I am so glad you got a hold of me by phone and it was great talking with you remembering some good days with Sharon. My heart is very heavy right now for you and sharons family. My thoughts are with you and don't hesitate to call.Sharon will be missed deeply.
Love Margaret White
I knew Sharon and Tom as I
I knew Sharon and Tom as I grew up at the track in Orangeville back in the day. She was a terrific person and my deepest sympathies go out to Tom. She will be truly missed but never forgotten.
Greg Irwin
Tom, When i came from
Tom, When i came from England in 1998, and arrived at Orangeville raceway, You and Sharon, were the 1st friends i had Along with Terry Burrows, and his wife Linda, who i stayed with. I remember those days more than you you could imagine, I am so sad for your loss, she was so young, and didnt deserve to leave us so soon, in this buisiness it is so hard for couples to stay together, but you two proved it can be done, our prayers are with you Tom, Love, Keith Evelyn, and family, Acton.
Tom. What can I say other
Tom. What can I say other than I know what you are going through right now. My thoughts are with you.Sharon was one of the nicest people I have ever known. Take care Tom.
Ken Parke
My deepest sympathie's to
My deepest sympathie's to you Tom for the loss of such a strong and loving woman.I am so glad you and Sharon were able to make it to Howard's and my wedding last summer.It meant alot to me to have you both there. AT least now she is out of pain and sitting with the Lord smiling down on you.She is in a much better place where we will all see her again one day.God bless.
We are so sorry for your
We are so sorry for your loss Tom and we hope you find comfort knowing Sharon is no longer in pain and is smiling down on you.We will miss her very much and think of her always and remember all the good times we shared. Our prayers are with you and the family. Love Bill and Colleen
My deepest sympathies Tom.
My deepest sympathies Tom. Sharon will be missed by all of us and my prayers are with you and yours.
Darryl MacArthur