Oscar Peterson - Mississauga, ON - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

Born in the neighbourhood of Little Burgundy in Montréal, Québec on August 1925, Oscar Peterson died of kidney failure on December 2007 in Mississauga, Ontario.

Oscar Peterson is considered to have been one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, having played thousands of live concerts to audiences worldwide in a career lasting more than 60 years.

We found his headstone while visiting Saint Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery in Erindale (Mississauga) on a waymarking excursion around Toronto. It is located at the beginning of the cemetery, just behind the church.

His gravestone reads:

He lived and loved with joy and passion
Dedicated to God, music and excellence
Loving father
Cherished and devoted husband of
Kelly Ann Green

Oscar Emmanuel Peterson, C.C.
August 15, 1925 - December 23, 2007

Source: Wikipedia (visit link)

Description: Oscar Emmanuel Peterson was a legendary Canadian-born composer and jazz pianist. Date of birth: 08/15/1925 Date of death: 12/23/2007 Area of notoriety: Entertainment Marker Type: Headstone Setting: Outdoor Fee required?: No Web site: [Web Link] Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed

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