Published in The Lake Report, October 22, 2026, page 34.
April 20, 1943 – Oct. 14, 2026
Susan G. McCulloch (née Reynolds) passed away peacefully on Oct. 14, with her family surrounding her. She leaves behind her husband and best friend Doug McCulloch, son Greg (Eve) and daughter Heather (Rob). Susan will be greatly missed by her five grandchildren Anna, Zak, Gabriel, Daniel and Evan.
She will be missed by her sister, Eleanor Reynolds LeFave and her nephews John (Annie) and Simon (Bea), as well as great-niece Camila. Susan’s parents John and Edith were both from Elora, Ont.
Susan taught primary school until her children arrived. As they grew, her lifetime love of reading and teaching led her to working with school libraries and eventually, establishing the beloved Toronto bookstore Mabel’s Fables with her sister Eleanor.
She loved reading, gardening, knitting, sewing, cooking, baking and hosting get-togethers for family and friends.
When she and Doug retired to Muskoka, they loved to explore and were always on a quest to find the perfect breakfast diner. Later, Sue and Doug moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, where Doug could play golf and she could enjoy the Shaw Festival, garden centres and fresh produce. Family would love to come for “Jam Sessions” with her when the peaches were at their prime.
She will be missed by cousins and many friends and all the acquaintances in her lifetime who enjoyed a good chat.
Sue and Doug enjoyed many wonderful trips together. In particular, they loved their drives to Sarasota with their beloved Brittany spaniel dogs in the backseat. Sue enjoyed volunteering in the community with her beloved Ceilidh, visiting retirement homes and working with children.
With deepest thanks to the caregivers from ParaMed, respite caregiver Evelyn and our wonderful nurse Maria who patiently cared for her.
Thank you to the Marotta Family Hospital for the recent care we received.
A celebration of life to follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
