Mervin Wade Passes

Published: July 18, 2011 03:10 pm EDT

Trot Insider has learned that longtime standardbred owner Mervin Wade passed away in Woodstock, Ont. during the morning of Monday, July 18

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Wade, a resident of Woodstock that was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in April, passed away suddenly at home. He was 72.

Wade has owned horses since 1979, and did his part to get new owners into the game by charging very small fees to get newcomers in the door.

Visitation will be held at Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, 69 Wellington Street North, Woodstock on Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Bruce Genge officiating. Interment at Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery.

If desired, memorial donations to the Church of the Epiphany or VON Sakura House would be appreciated. Smith-LeRoy, (519) 537-3611. Personal condolences may be sent at www.smithleroy.com.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Mervin Wade.

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