Gerard Whelan Passes

Gerard Whelan

Longtime Standardbred racing participant Gerard Whelan of Prince Edward Island passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 11 at the age of 67.

Gerard was pre-deceased by parents Basil and Lillian (Morrissey). He was a loving brother to Walter (Marilyn), Pauline (Barry), Patsy (Ivan), James (Angela), the late Arlene (Nial), and Giselle (Fenton). Caring uncle of Mark (Stacy), Colin (Laura), Adam, Matthew (Chelsea), Mary-Ellen (Scott), Patrick (Stephanie), Michael, Tracey, Lindsay (Jordan), Garrett (Lindsey), Justin (Erin), Brett (Allison), Abilene (Steven) and Marshall (Judy). Gerard will be sadly missed by his many great-nieces and nephews; Adeline, Lillian, Sophia, Thomas, Lucy, Molly, Kian, Samuel, Jack, Connell, Natalie, Liam, North and Ariat.

Gerard had a deep love for horses, golf, and family and was a loyal friend to many.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to St. Augustine’s Church, Dundas or The Heart and Stroke Foundation. As per Gerard's wishes, a private Celebration of Life will be held a later date in P.E.I. with no formal visitation or service.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Gerard Whelan.

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