Michael Duncan COLTERJOHN

COLTERJOHN, Michael Duncan
It is with great regret that we announce the loss of Dr. Michael Duncan Colterjohn on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, after a determined battle with brain cancer. Michael is predeceased by father Duncan and younger brother Nigel, and survived by Moira Gunn and their son Duncan, mother Libby, brother Richard, sister Shaenie, sisters-in-law Angela and Meighan, and adored nieces and nephews Ian, Andrew, Brock, Tristan, Nicola, Ainslie, Rebecca, Colin, Connor and Annabel. Michael was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1956, and after living with his family in Malaysia, England and Zambia, immigrated to Canada at the age of 11 to Lindsay, Ontario where his father Duncan accepted a position as a family physician. Michael grew up surrounded by horses, fostering a passion for show jumping and fox hunting which inspired a career as one of Canada's top equine reproductive veterinarians. Michael joined Gardiner Farms in 1987, and his Presidency developed the Gardiner Farm name into one of the most respected and successful thoroughbred breeders in the industry. Following the deaths of George and Helen Gardiner, subsequently Michael and Moira Gunn, and farm manager Sherry McLean built Paradox Farm Inc. into one of Canada's top thoroughbred breeding stables. Michael was also an extraordinary athlete, holding distance running records at Lakefield College School, finishing numerous marathons and triathlons, including Ironman USA in Lake Placid in 2001. Michael will be fondly remembered by his many friends in the racing and Caledon communities as a man driven by passion, integrity, and friendship. We give special thanks to Dr. Whitton, Dr. Hirte, and Dr. Kis, for their expertise and compassionate care. All visitors will be welcome at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213), Sunday afternoon 2 - 4 o'clock and Monday evening 6 - 8 o'clock. Memorial service for family and friends will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, April 3 at 4 o'clock, with a reception to follow from 6 - 8 o'clock at Woodbine Race Track in the Northern Dancer Room. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Michael's memory to Juravinski Cancer Centre, 699 Concession Street, Hamilton L8V 5C2, www.jccfoundation.on.ca. Condolences for the family
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