Published:
May 3, 2016 12:51 pm EDT
Trot Insider has learned that Brian Arthur Burton, known to friends as ‘Heavy,’ passed away on Monday, May 2 in Summerside, PEI at the age of 68.
The native of Guelph, Ont. was the trainer of 2006 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductee Armbro Emerson, and several other notable Standardbreds.
Brian is survived by his two sons, Brad and Dale Devine. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in the memory of Brian to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Trot Insider will update this notice with additional information regarding arrangements when it is received.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Brian Burton.
I just found out about this,
I just found out about this, this week. I wondered where you went. RIP big guy. You were pretty good to me and we had some fun times. XXOO Late condolences to Dale and Brad.
Had many days and nights
Had many days and nights traveling to Old greenwood and woodbine with heavy , Made a quite a few heavy wins with the ole guy too RIP Heavy . Randy P.
God speed Brian. Enjoyed many
God speed Brian. Enjoyed many a day hanging out at the offtrack back in the day. RIP. Condolences to his family.