Mississauga, ON — Prominent Standardbred owner Edward Donald James, 92, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2023 in Aurora, Ont., his residence for 53 years.

He was born in 1931 to Ed (Sr.) and Jamima James in Hamilton, Ont. Having never passed Grade 10 (after two attempts), Ed went on to become the national sales manager and president of two different multi-national companies and in his spare time also entreprenerd hugely successful national and global companies both for himself and his sons.

He was a massively respected figure in the horse racing world, having owned racehorses for more than 65 years including U.S. and Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductee McWicked under his S S G Stables.

He is survived by his sons, Dennis, Stuart and Robert; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his second wife, Lynda. His first wife Diane (mother of the sons) passed away in 2000.

With his infectious wit, humor and charm, he made friends all over the world…with his drive and headstrong bulldozer determination, a few enemies. He will be forever missed by his family and hundreds of friends. He always aimed to be remembered like his father, a solid respected man, a straight arrow. And he achieved that in spades. His dad would be proud.

A Celebration of Life for Ed will be held on Dec. 3, 2023 at Filly and Co., 14888 Yonge Street, Aurora, ON, L4G 1M7.