Longtime harness racing industry participant Ben Earl Whitehead, of Harriston, passed away at Palmerston District Hospital on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at the age of 71.
Beloved son of Virginia Whithead (nee Brindley). Loving father of Lisa (Fred) Subject of Monkton and David (Crystal) of Fordwich. Proud grandfather of Dairian, Keirsten, Christian, Skylar and Danika. Ben will also be lovingly remembered by his four brothers, eight sisters and many nieces and nephews.
Ben was predeceased by his father Earl Whitehead.
Ben's family will receive relatives and friends at the Cameron Funeral Home (1106 Yonge St. S, Walkerton) on Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Doug Bott officiating. Interment in Walkerton Cemetery. Reception to follow at the funeral home.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to Canadian Cancer Society or The Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Visit cameronfuneralhomes.com to view the Book of Memories for Ben.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Ben Whitehead.