Burr, Raymond b. May 21, 1917 d. September 12, 1993 Raymond Burr was a Canadian actor, primarily known for his title roles in the television dramas Perry Mason and Ironside. His early acting career included roles on Broadway, radio, television and in film, usually as the villain. He won two Emmy Awards in 1959 and 1961 for the role of Perry Mason, which he played for nine seasons between 1957 and 1966. His second hit series, Ironside, earned him six Emmy nominations, and two Golden Globe nominations. He is also widely known for his role as...[Read More] Fraser Cemetery, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Peck, Cyrus Wesley b. April 26, 1871 d. September 27, 1956 World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Canadian Scottish Regiment, Princess Mary's Canadian Expeditionary Force. On September 2, 1918, at Cagnicourt, France, when Lieutenant Colonel Peck's command was held up by enemy machine gun fire, he went forward and made a personal reconnaissance under very heavy fire. Returning, he reorganized his battalion and pushed them forward. He then went out, under German artillery and machine-gun fire and intercepted...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Fraser Cemetery, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
b. May 21, 1917 d. September 12, 1993