He was a director of Breeders' Cup Limited, Vice President and a Trustee of The Ontario Jockey Club, a member of The Jockey Club of Canada and The Jockey Club. He served as a Trustee on the Board of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and as Chairman of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Foundation. He was affiliated with The Board of Trade, the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise, The Royal Canadian Yacht Club, The Toronto Club, Appleby College and the Sigma Chi Fraternity. In 1997, in recognition of his achievements, Ernie was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. A private family funeral was held Friday afternoon in Oakville.
All friends are welcome.
He will be greatly missed and long remembered by his loving family and his many friends. We salute the passing of a good and honourable man. Instead of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.