Rheal "Coco" Cormier Passes

Published: August 16, 2014 01:25 pm EDT

Harness racing lost one of the best caretakers in the industry as Rheal "Coco" Cormier passed away on August 14, 2014 in Montague, P.E.I. at the age of 48.

Nobody could take credit for rubbing as many champions as Coco. He was one of a kind and took great pride in his profession. He was sought after by many of the greatest trainers and was always given the best they had and it was for a very good reason.

Born in Moncton, N.B., he was the son of Noel and Simonne (née Roy) Cormier. He was a groom in the United States and his favorite horse was Donerail.

Cormier is survived by his parents, Noel and Simonne; brother, Serge (Tara); maternal grandmother, Yvonne Roy; nephews, Nicholas and Noah; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends in the horse racing industry.

By request, no visitation will be held at the funeral home.

Celebration of the word will be held from the Chartersville Funeral Home Chapel, 363 Amirault Street, Dieppe, NB (857-1901) on Wednesday (Aug. 20) at 10:30 am. Interment in the Chartersville Funeral Home Columbarium, Dieppe, NB.

Memorial contributions to the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Rheal "Coco" Cormier.

(with files from the Florida SBOA)

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