George Wain
May 10th 1947 — Sep 1st 2023 (76 years)
Biography
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of George Wain. George passed away suddenly in the early hours of September 1st 2023 at the age of 76. George was pre-deceased by his loving wife of 20 years Kim Wain, his parents Myrtle and Orval Wain, and his brother in- laws Terry Peirce and Dennis Martin. He leaves behind his beloved sister Sylvia, his Niece Georgia (Chris), his Great Nieces Emma and Avery(Connor) and his many friends who had became like family. George was a great hockey player who was scouted by Chicago at a young age, his path went in a different direction and he pursued a career in an area he was already passionate about,harness racing. He drove at tracks in Ontario and the US where he was well known as Jiggers. He could drive any horse he sat behind. He had his own stable of horses he trained and carried the love of horses throughout his entire life. He shared that passion with his sister Sylvia and passed his wisdom and knowledge onto his niece and great nieces. His family will keep his memory and legacy alive through harness racing with his colours passing to his youngest great niece who followed in his footsteps with her own trainers license. He will be deeply missed Celebration of life to be held on September 23rd, 2023, from 12-5 in Brantford at the Airport community hall. All are welcome.(Address below). Donations can be made to the Alzheimers and Dementia Society of Canada or to The Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society (OSAS).
Notes of Condolences about George
John Crake(Squidd)
16 days ago
I worked for Georgie for several years,He let me do my own thing and appreciated everything I did,Most of all we were buddies,we traveled back and forth to Barrie raceway ,when he would drive and I was the announcer,I would always drive home and most nights I would crash on his couch and he’d order us pizza or Chinese,and would always have a few blue guys,one of the funniest guys you’d ever meet.RIP Jiggers you kept my pockets full.👍
I won’t tell anyone Georgie.😉💰💰
Lloyd Spinks
16 days ago
George was a good friend * So many tales * Miss you *
Al Casselman
17 days ago
George and Ken Pollard were working? for man that run the tack shop so they knew what time he came in. They would put the horses in crossties and sponge their heads off and put a cooler on them. After the boss thought they were were all done jogging and training he would go open the tack shop up and George and Ken would go back in the tack room and finish watching "Happy Days" lol
Kathy Edwards
18 days ago
George was a wonderful man and I will always remember him coming with my family to the Bob Siéger concert in Michigan . Great horseman who I got to know at Windsor raceway and many drinking nights at Toledo raceway . Rest in peace George
Al Hohner
18 days ago
Great memories of racing with George in Orangeville and old Barrie Raceway ! I had 2 horses in thesame race at Barrie and George drove 1 for me . There was an accident i missed and George got dumped out but was ok. The horse ran around the track and finally jumped over the hubrail but was ok too . My new race bike didn't fare as well though ! Good times ! Lots of other stories too but George will be missex
Mary Daurio
18 days ago
What a lovely biography for George and tribute. I'll always remember his great smile.
Renee Rutledge
19 days ago
He was a great step father to me.
Laurie Brooks
19 days ago
Uncle George as I called him, was the oldest BRAT I knew! He was fun loving and sincere, an all round great guy, do anything for anyone. One memory stands out more than others though. It was Christmas Day, and as usual there were 20 + of us all together. An Aunt who had recently returned to the city was testing his patience. To get even he started to tip the juice from the shrimp ring in her coffee. Each time she turned her back , he added a little more. People were roaring with laughter but there was so much commotion that “Auntie” never caught on! He was loving it!
Rest In Peace Uncle George, we will never forget you. ❤️
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