Stompin' Tom's hat, guitar and stomping board lie against his casket at his memorial event Wednesday in Peterborough, Ont. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)
The casket bearing Stompin’ Tom Connors is brought onto the stage at the Peterborough Memorial Centre as friends and fans gather to to celebrate his life. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
Lena Connors carries Stompin' Tom's hat on stage at his memorial Wednesday. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)
Lena Connors carries the trademark black cowboy hat worn by her husband Stompin’ Tom Connors as friends and fans celebrate his life. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
Lena Connors waves to the crowd after placing the black hat worn by her husband Stompin’ Tom Connors onto his casket. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
Adrienne Clarkson, former Governor General, speaks at the memorial for Stompin’ Tom Connors. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
Dave Gunning, second from left, and J.P. Cormier, purple shirt, perform during the memorial. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
Stompin' Tom Connors' hat lies on his casket (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)