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Why a Dead Canadians Web Site?
The Dead Canadians group consists of 4 friends who are dedicated to researching cemeteries and documenting the final resting place of Canadians who have made a difference. It is about celebrating Canadian achievement and marking the lives of those who have had a positive impact on Canada.The Dead Canadians web site was created out of a love for history, day-tripping and esoteric trivia to thrill and delight your friends and colleagues. It was conceived to highlight some famous Canadians, along with a biography, their claim to fame and a map to their final resting place. We also welcome suggestions through our community forum.
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Criteria
Consideration is not restricted to those who were Canadian citizens. Criteria for acceptance to the Dead Canadians web site is a combination of the following:
- They must be dead (mandatory)
- They must have had a positive impact on Canada or Canadians
- They may have been part of an event or disaster that had an impact on Canada or Canadians
- They can not be known for illicit or illegal behaviour
If you would like to nominate someone for the Dead Canadians web site, please contact us.
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Scott, Barbara Ann
Canadian figure skating legend, World Champion and Olympic Gold Medallist.
Rankin, Raylene
Raylene Rankin was a member of the legendary Cape Breton musical families: The Rankin Family
Richler, Mordecai
Mordecai Richler was a writer, essayist, satirist. One of Canada's foremost novelists, a controversial and prolific journalist, and scriptwriter.
Walker, Byron Edmund
Sir Byron Edmund Walker was a wealthy banker who is best remember for his philanthropic support of the arts. He was a patron of many Canadian educational and cultural institutions such as the University of Toronto, National Gallery of Canada, Art Gallery of Ontario and Royal Ontario Museum.
McPherson, Aimee Semple
Aimee Semple McPerson was a theatrical evangalist and media celebrity. She is known as a pioneer for her innovative use of radio in attracting followers from all over North America.
Papineau, Louis-Joseph
Louis-Joseph Papineau was a politician, lawyer, and the landlord of the seigneurie de la Petite-Nation. He was the leader of the reformist Patriote movement before the Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837–1838. His father was Joseph Papineau, also a famous politician in Quebec.
Findley, Timothy
Tim Findley was an actor, playwright and author.
Henning, Doug
Doug Henning was a magician and entertainer. He was also a political candidate for the Natural Law party and co-author of a book about Harry Houdini.
Bay, Frances
Frances Bay was an actress primarily known for her character roles in television shows such as Happy Days, Twin Peaks and Seinfeld and movies like Happy Gilmore and Blue Velvet.
Shuster, Frank
Frank Shuster was the straight man of Canada's famous comedy duo, Wayne and Shuster. The pair met at Toronto's Harbord Collegiate and worked together at making people laugh until the death of Johnny Wayne in 1990.
Kane, Paul
Paul Kane, an Irish-born painter famous for his depiction of Canadian First Peoples.
Thomson, Ken
Ken Thomson, was a Canadian businessman and art collector who, at the time of his death, was the richest person in Canada, and the ninth richest person in the world, according to Forbes.com, with assets of approximately US $17.9 billion.
Bourassa, Henri
Henri Bourassa was a politician, journalist, newspaper owner, editor-in-chief, publisher, and author.
Gooderham, William
William Gooderham Sr. was a distiller. He and his brother-in-law built a small distillery in 1837 to handle surplus grain, expanded in 1859, and by 1875 Gooderham & Worts were Canada's largest distiller.
Layton, John Gilbert
Jack Layton was the federal leader the New Democratic Party and leader of the official opposition. He served as Toronto city councellor for many years.
"My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world."
-- Jack Layton
-- Jack Layton
Mercer, Malcolm Smith
Major-General Malcolm Smith Mercer, CB was a general, barrister and art patron who practiced law in Toronto and led the 3rd Canadian Division during the first two years of the First World War before he was killed in action at Mount Sorrel in Belgium.
Boogaard, Derek
Derek Boogaard was an NHL hockey player known for his role as an "enforcer".
Blake, "Toe"
Toe Blake was a hockey player and coach in the NHL.
Casson, A.J.
A.J. Casson was a member of the Group of Seven. He joined the group in 1926. Casson is best known for his depictions of landscapes, forests and farms of southern Ontario, and for being the youngest member of the Group of Seven.
Wiseman, Joseph
Joseph Wiseman was a theatre and film actor. He is best known for starring as Dr. No in the James Bond movie. He also had a notable career on Broadway.
Did you know...?
Oscar Peterson is the only Canadian who had a commemorative stamp issued during their lifetime.
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Burr, Raymond
Born:
1917-05-21
Died: 1993-09-12
Cosens, Aubrey
Born:
1921-05-21
Died: 1945-02-26
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Date of birth: September 8, 1937Date of death: March 26, 1992Claim to fame: Newscaster, journalist and TV Host.
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