Trot Insider has learned that horseman Robert ‘Gordon’ Rapson of Holmesville passed away on Sunday, January 5 at Seaforth Community Hospital at the age of 91.
Rapson was a longtime participant of standardbred racing, having bred, owned, trained and raced horses throughout his career.
Predeceased by his first wife Evelyn Elizabeth (Evans) Rapson (1980). Longtime partner and friend of Patricia Brown. Loving father of William ‘Bill’ Rapson and Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Rapson – Cindy is a longtime employee of the Garth Gordon stable and Bill is a longtime employee of Blair Burgess’ stable.
Predeceased by his eldest son Randall. Survived by his three sisters Hazel Milton, Leona McBride and Lois & Don James. Also missed by nieces, nephews, cousins and remembered by the brown family.
Friends are invited to a celebration of life service at the Falconer Funeral Homes - Clinton Chapel, 153 High St. on Thursday, January 9 at 1 p.m. with visitation commencing at 11 a.m. Spring Interment, Wingham Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society as expressions of sympathy.
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Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Robert ‘Gordon’ Rapson.
(With files from Falconer Funeral Homes)
My condolences to Bill and
My condolences to Bill and Cindy. Many memories growing up with you guys and Gord
Thinking of yous at this time.
Rob Blake
Bill and Cindy. Our thoughts
Bill and Cindy. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Though expected, the feeling of loss is not diminished. Our condolences.
Robert and Heather
Condolences to Bill and
Condolences to Bill and Cindy. Gord has been making visits to my barn for almost 30 years in both Florida and up north. And his dry sense of humour and relaxed demeanour was always a welcome respite in the hectic racing stable pace. And usually some helpful information could be had also. I'm sure Bill and Cindy will miss him dearly. Sorry, from Karin and Blair.
Dear Cindy & Bill Please
Dear Cindy & Bill
Please accept my sympathy on the passing of your Dad. May all your great memories
help you through this difficult time.
Thelma
Our Condolences to the Rapson
Our Condolences to the Rapson Family so sorry for your loss.
Rose/Sonny Jewitt
So sorry to hear of your
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Cindy & Bill. Fond memories of working for him both shoeing his horses and in his paving business. One of the best in the paving business...Will always have a picture of him running the asphalt spreader with one hand and pipe in the other. Sorry for your loss.
Bill and Cindy, Lots of GREAT
Bill and Cindy, Lots of GREAT memories of your Dad and the ever present pipe at Ben White Raceway. Please accept our thoughts and sorrow on his passing.