Lois Allison Passes

Published: April 16, 2018 02:24 pm EDT

Trot Insider has learned that Standardbred breeder/owner Lois Allison of Hamilton, Ont. passed away on Saturday (April 14) at the age of 92.

Lois, who is the wife of the late Harley Allison, is well known for her association with the Promising Catch mare Helluvacatch 4,1:59.2h ($159,910), Balanced Image lass Brontewine 11,1:59.2h ($209,375) and the Majestic Son mare Neils Golden Girl 6,1:53.4s ($163,988), among others.

In addition to their success with Standardbreds in southern Ontario, the Allisons were also very enthusiastic Road Horse owners, as their charges commonly appeared at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto and took home multiple ribbons.

Visitation for Lois will take place this Wednesday (April 18) from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Crestmount Funeral Home, which is located at 322 Fennell Ave. E in Hamilton.

A funeral service will take place on Thursday (April 19) at 10 a.m. at Barton Stone United Church, which is located at 21 Stone Church Road W in Hamilton.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Lois Allison.

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