Carol Bodkin Passes

Published: February 25, 2017 05:21 pm EST

Carol Bodkin, 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 23 at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, Ont. after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carol was involved in the harness racing industry for many years working alongside her husband Robert (Bob) Bodkin Sr., a longtime Standardbred owner, trainer and driver. She worked as race secretary at the Markham and Sutton fairs in Southern Ontario. She was also secretary for the Northern Horsemen's Association and worked as an equipment inspector at Sudbury Downs. Carol was know for her famous meatballs she shared after the races on race nights.

Beloved wife of 51 years to Robert. Loving mother of Jennifer Bosworth and Robert Jr. (Michelle). Cherished Nana of Alexandra, Madison and Emma. Predeceased by her parents Roy and Florence Black (nee Munnery) and her brother Wayne (Annie also predeceased). Survived by her sister Linda Tincombe (Wayne), her brother Michael Black (Carlene) and her sisters-in-law Linda Bent (Reg) and Joanne Laviolette (Danny).

Friends may gather on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Lougheeds Funeral Home (252 Regent Street at Hazel Street, Sudbury) from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:30 a.m.

Donations to Toronto Sick Children’s Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
Messages of condolences available at lougheed.org.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Carol Bodkin.

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