After being diagnosed with lung cancer in 1971, he devoted his time mainly to Wilrose Farm, becoming the largest standardbred breeder in New England and was inducted into the New England Hall of Fame of the Standardbred Industry.
Setelah didiagnosis dengan kanker paru-paru pada tahun 1971, ia mengabdikan waktunya terutama untuk Wilrose Farm, menjadi peternak breed standar terbesar di New England dan dilantik ke New England Hall of Fame dari Standardbred Industry.