Longtime harness racing industry participant Jim Croll of Priceville, Ont. passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the age of 72.
Jim was a breeder, owner and trainer of Standardbreds, with cherished horses including Angel Seelster, Magic Stone and Hugo.
Beloved husband of Jo-Anne and the late Carolle. Loving father of Martina and her husband Norman MacLeod of Holstein and Adam Croll and his wife Cara of Durham. Cherished grandfather of Jenna, Connell, Calder, Cameron and Lindsay. Dear son of Robert and the late Quennie Croll. Survived by his sisters Mary Ann and her husband Keith Cassey and Bonnie and her husband Chuck LeBlanc. Remembered by Jo-Anne's children; Amy (Mark Moller), Paul, Cody and Megan Davies, Lee (Justin) Cross, as well as Jo-Anne's grandson Rory. Jim served as a firefighter with the Town of Oakville for over 30 years until his retirement.
Arrangements have already taken place.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Jim Croll.