Harry "Mac" Malcolm Lilley

  January 29th 1941 –June 7th 2025

Harry Malcolm “Mac” Lilley passed away peacefully on June 7,2025 with his loving wife and family at his side. Born on January 29,1941 to Harry and Catherine (nee Wrightman) Lilley. Mac is

survived by his devoted wife Ann (nee Jeffery) of 67 years and their children David (Susan), Barbara Vanderloo, Jeff,  Gerry (Dodie), Doug (Shari), Hank (Maggie), 17 grandchildren,

24 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter. Survived by his siblings Donald “Dutch”, Peggy Gowan (Ken), Anne Veryken (Pete) and sister in law Elaine along with many

loving nieces, nephews and the Jeffery family. Predeceased by siblings Allen, Cliff, Ella, Flossie, June, Martha ,Sadie, daughter-in-laws Sherry (nee Toth), Ruleen (nee Mc Callum) and

son-in-law John Vanderloo. Mac was a hard working man, who, with his wife at his side, raised a family of 6 through some rough times and many good times on the family farm. In the 1970’s he

developed an interest in the horse business and purchased his first stallion ZIP TAR that started the farm. That interest turned into 47+ Stallions and a 50 Year passion for the growth of the

breeding industry in Ontario, along with his excitement of training & racing standardbreds in his own small stable in the province and North America. Mac knew pedigree and understood the

importance of fair and true-to-your word business dealings with clients and customers alike. He valued integrity, your word, a firm handshake and appreciated all things John Wayne. Tough when

he needed to be and a gentle giant to most, he embodied Wayne’s quote “Talk Low, talk Slow and Don’t say Too Much”. He was well respected amongst the horsemen and horsewomen, so much

so, that he was honoured by The Western Fair District in 2017 by being inducted to their wall of fame for his contribution & dedication to the standardbred industry. He will be eternally loved and

remembered by so many. Family and Friends are invited to a visitation at Arn Funeral Home, 193 Shackleton St. Dutton,(519-762-2416) on Tuesday June 10, 4:00-8:00 pm. where the Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday June 11, 2025 at 1:00 pm. Interment following immediately at Cowal McBride- Cemetery.  Donations in Mac's memory may be made to Ontario Standardbred

Adoption  www.osas.ca  or to the Bobier Villa where Mac spent his last days. 

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