Gerry Turenne Passes

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Published: December 1, 2013 07:59 pm EST

Trot Insider has learned that horseman Gerry Turenne of Crabtree, Quebec passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24 at the age of 49 after a long battle with cancer.

Turenne is survived by his longtime partner Lois Russell, children, grandchildren, uncles and aunts, cousins ​​and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 2 at 11 a.m. at the Church of St-Paul l'Ermite in Le Gardeur, Quebec.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Gerry Turenne.

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ronald montroy
4 December 2013 - 4:56 pm

Mes condoleances Lois a toi et la famille, un travailleur infatigable, repose en paix Gerry.

Howard Portelance
4 December 2013 - 9:10 am

Years back when a double gaited horse was more of a rarety, Gerry took a less than good pacer I used to drive for someone into his barn and put him on the trot. I believe the horse's name was Bio Maker. Soon after....Bio Maker went by me on the Trot in the Preferred Trot on occassion at the then Connaught Park Raceway. Gerry wasn't afraid to try different things. Gerry was a good guy both on and off the track. Lois, you where always by his side. This can't be easy for you and the kids. Your in our thoughts.

Howard Portelance

Ted Decker
3 December 2013 - 12:08 am

Our deepest condolences to Lois and family. I raced with Gerry for 10 years on the Rideau/Connaught circuit. He was a hard working man and a tough competiter.RIP Gerry.
June &Ted Decker

Diane Groot Koerkamp
2 December 2013 - 7:49 am

Lois & Family, Gerry was one of the finest trainers I have ever known, truly one of a kind and a good guy, a man I was proud to call friend. Diane and I were very saddened to hear of his passing. He will be sadly missed, his great sense of humour and his big smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace Big Guy.
Rob and Diane McMillan

Martin Levman
1 December 2013 - 11:33 pm

Our deepest condolences Lois – a fine, hard working, gentle horseman is no more.

Martin Levman and Sandra Pineau

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