Graeme Mitchell Passes
At 11h08, on October 4, 2023 • By TROT INSIDER
Graeme Mitchell, whose boundless enthusiasm for harness racing enlivened racetracks in Ontario and Quebec for almost five decades, died Tuesday, Oct. 3 at his home in Ottawa, just months after being diagnosed with colon cancer. He was 72.
Initially involved in the sport in his native Montreal, where an early visit to Richelieu Park ignited a passion that never ebbed, he relocated to Rideau Carleton Raceway in Ottawa when racing folded at Blue Bonnets racetrack 15 years ago.
Graeme Mitchell is survived by Beth, their five daughters — Tanya, Melanie, Sheena, Jessica and Courtney — and six grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, Oct. 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kelly Funeral Home (Walkley Chapel) in Ottawa.
Please join Quebec Jockey Club in offering condolences to the family and friends of Graeme Mitchell.
