In pictures: Canada says goodbye to Stompin' Tom at memorial
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 casketChris Young/The Canadian Press