Oskar Graf 1944-2025

A collage of images of Oskar with friends and family

As some of you may already know, our dear Oskar passed peacefully on Tuesday August 26th 2025. Oskar was loved by so many, and deeply respected in the music and luthier community. We are grateful for all of the kind words and connections you've shared in his memory.

Oskar had a special love for nature, canoeing, long walks, and the tranquility of places like Clarendon and Westport, where he lived for many years. No matter where he traveled, he always took a moment to appreciate the beauty around him. He was a self proclaimed peacenik, caring for peace and community greatly.

If you have a good whiskey and a beautiful view you cherish, toast to our Oskar. He rests peacefully having lived a full life.

Oskar Alfred Graf February 15th 1944 Hornberg Germany
August 26th 2025
Westport Canada

Juliana Graf

 


A photo of Oskar in his workshop

RENOWNED LUTHIER, FESTIVAL FOUNDER GRAF REMEMBERED

KINGSTON WHIG STANDARD
Peter Hendra, Published Sep 25, 2025

View the article at thewhig.com…

View the article as a PDF file…


OSKAR SINGS BLUE SKIES INTO OUR LIVES
in memoriam, Oskar Graf, 1944-2025

Michael Hurley, the Sydenham countryside, 30 August 2025

View the poem by Michael Hurley…


 

Tribute from Guy Greaves

 


Photo of Oskar looking over the crowd

BLUE SKIES CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF TOGETHERNESS

Kingston Live, originally published May 31, 2023

Listen to the podcast of an interview with Oskar, Kate and Dale…


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