William ‘Bill’ Lawrence Passes

Published: October 17, 2016 03:20 pm EDT

Trot Insider has learned that well-respected horseman/racing official William ‘Bill’ Lawrence passed away peacefully at Country Terrace on Saturday, October 15 at the age of 84.

Lawrence raced horses in Toronto, London and Windsor in the 1950s and ‘60s before joining the Ontario Racing Commission in the late 1960s.

A few of Lawrence’s favourite horses were Atomic Sir, who he raced in the Canadian Pacing Derby, and Windsor C Chief and Honey Dares.

Lawrence had a great career with the ORC, as he rose to the position of senior judge. He was visible and well respected by those in the industry. Lawrence was in the judge’s booth part time at the end of his career, as he still officiated over races until 1999.

Loving father of Michelle Warren and Mike and Virginia, all of London. Proud grandfather of Sydney and Avery. Dear brother of Charles and Joan and Jim and Glenis. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Helen.

Friends may visit at the McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home, 2240 Wharncliffe Road South, Lambeth, 519-652-2020, on Wednesday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m., where the celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

Donations to Country Terrace Nursing Home, 10072 Oxbow Dr., Komoka, ON N0L 1R0 gratefully acknowledged. Online condolences are available through mcfarlane-roberts.ca.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Bill Lawrence.

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