by Marv Bachrad, publicity director, Dover Downs

Dover, DE — Norwood Shahan, 75, a longtime popular horseman, who won numerous races including stakes events, died Feb. 2, 2015.

Mr. Shahan, a resident of Greenwood, Del., owned, trained and drove horses at the Mid-Atlantic area tracks for a number of years. He bred, raised and raced the outstanding pacer Abbe’s Fancy. For two seasons, Abbe’s Fancy, a former season’s champion mare, was Horse of the Year at Dover Downs. In addition to racing at Delaware tracks, Abbe’s Fancy won races at the Meadowlands.

For more than 30 years, Mr. Shahan worked as a trouble serviceman for Delaware Power and Light.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Evelyn; son, Randy (Shannon); daughter, Valerie (Edward) Warnick; six grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.

A viewing is scheduled for Saturday (Feb. 7) at 2 p.m. in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 S. Main St., Smyrna, Del. Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m.