Former Windsor Raceway track announcer and harness racing advocate Martyn 'Marty' Allan Adler passed away peacefully on Aug. 24, 2024 at the age of 81 after putting up a long and courageous fight with cancer.

Marty was born to Sol and Belle (Isenberg) Adler on July 1, 1943 in Windsor, Ont. Marty was the older brother of Cheryl and Richard. After changes to district boundaries, he attended three high schools: Patterson, Kennedy and Massey Collegiate. He then studied at the University of Western Ontario where he planned to become Marty Adler MD, but left and became Marty Adler DJ.

Marty developed his work ethic during his teen years waking up at 4 a.m. to deliver baked goods for the family bakery.  Marty was a huge fan of life in Essex County and promoted it throughout his life. Some will remember him as host of Reach for the Top or for his sportscasting ‘shtick’ on the CBC. Besides reporting on all the pro sports, he loved highlighting the high school teams and especially enjoyed giving students their ‘15 minutes of fame.’ Later, he went on to produce commercials and corporate videos for local businesses at his production company, Great Lakes TV.

Others will remember Marty as the Windsor Raceway track announcer where he spent many late nights for 40 years. He loved all facets of harness racing, including training and driving his own horses. He was a tireless advocate of the sport.

In retirement, Marty moved to Amherstburg falling in love with its quaint small-town feel. He wanted his last hoorah to be for this town and after three years and numerous obstacles, CKBG – The Burg, flooded the airwaves on July 3, 2023. A year later, CKBG was awarded the platinum designation for radio from the Windsor Community Voters. He last signed off the air on July 13, 2024 during his do-op dance party as Marty Adler DJ, coming full circle.

Marty was just as creative and passionate in his personal life always going over the top for his children doing things in his own zany way for Marcie Howard (Jeremy), Michael Adler (Irina) and Gregory Adler and his grandchildren Russell, Alden, Sophia, Ewan, Cael and Sammy. He was also friends until the end with his ex-wife, Lynne. He will be missed by many more friends and family, including brother Richard Adler and sister Cheryl Brody, nieces and nephews Jason, Adam, Seth, Noah, Erin and Amanda, and many others.

A graveside service will be held Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 at 11 a.m., Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 2650 Pillette Road, Windsor, ON, N8T 1R1, with Rabbi Sholom Galperin officiating.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Marty Adler.