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Cheryl Manikas posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. You will live here in my heart forever. I hope that you are with Auntie Eileen and Uncle Jack and Uncle Wimp and of course Nana and Grandpa. I feel you around me and you always leave me my pennies to let me know you are with me. Thank you Uncle Don. Always loved and never forgotten. Love, Cheryl
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Bob and Laurie Hirst posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Uncle Don has a very special place in my childhood memories, as a very generous, kind and entertaining fellow who took the time to share experiences with his nieces and nephews. I will always recall time spent at the cottage listening to interesting conversation around the euchre table (to be polite!), the melodious sounds of Don's harmonica and ukulele and the odour of Wimp's cigars. Uncle Don and his cronies at PR Mack and Son, where I worked for a couple of summers, also can claim the dubious honour of introducing me to the joys of the horses and offtrack betting! A swell guy who will be missed by all.
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Carolyn and Richard Tonge posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
When I remember Uncle Don, I remember him as a gentle and kind man who loved to play the harmonica and the ukelele. He tried to teach me to play the ukelele at the cottage one summer but I don't think I made him proud! I remember both he and Uncle Jack dancing around Nana's livingroom on Steeles Ave with me....I had to stand on their feet to keep up! I remember times up in Elgin Mills at Uncle Wally's and the family get-togethers we had. I also remember (like my brother Bob) the euchre games that were held up at the cottage and the "colourful conversations" that we kids listened to when we were supposed to be asleep! I am going to miss Uncle Don. When you are young, you think that people and things will go on forever and that things will never change. Sadly they do. I am grateful for all the memories that Uncle Don provided me. They are the greatest riches in the world!
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Debbie Storms posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Dear Bob & Gwen am so sorry to hear about Don's passing. I did not know that he was sick. I know he always like to come into Hank's and have my tomato macaroni soup. He was the only customer I had that raved about my soup. He will be sadly missed at Hank's. Again. Al & I are sorry for your lost. Debbie & Al
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Mark Vansickle-Hirst posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
As a child, whenever I heard that Uncle Don was coming to visit, I would get excited. You see, Uncle Don was what many might consider a fun uncle. Sure he was an adult, but always one who I considered to be young at heart. He would usually come on a Saturday, and I remember looking down at the end of the street expectantly, hoping to see his familiar figure approaching. At dinner, he was always appreciative and complimentary, praising my mothers cooking skills to the skies. Uncle Don was one who had a great sense of humour, and I'm sure that all who knew him would know his hearty laugh anywhere. After dinner, Uncle Don would often bring out his harmonica and entertain us with a tune, something to which I would always look forward. If I was lucky, Uncle Don would sometimes give me a sip of his beer. Like I said, he was a fun uncle. I have so many Uncle Don memories which will always be with me. I'll remember him as a kind, generous, and good humoured man who loved his family very much. I consider myself lucky for having such a fine man for an uncle. He'll always be in my heart.
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Emily posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
I have many fond memories of Uncle Don. The most vivid being his image walking up our street on Cedar Avenue carrying his Laura Secord bag full of goodies for us and of course a few records that he wanted mom to hear. He always had a deep appreciation of music and tried to share that love with his family. Uncle Don always made me feel like a kid - I think it was only a few years ago he decided to stop using his Donald Duck voice when he spoke to me. We're all going to miss you Uncle Don - but you'll forever be alive in our hearts.
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Mike and Donna Bryant posted a condolence
Thursday, November 28, 0002
Uncle Don was a very special uncle in my childhood .He always had a new trick,joke,or song for the whole family on his weekly Sunday visit at our house in Richmond Hill.My Dad,uncle jack,uncle wimp,and of course uncle Don would play horseshoes,and darts all day long.Keeping in mind I,m still pretty tired from all the BEER running I did for my uncles .But I was often rewarded with a nice shinny quarter . Those were times I will always remember.Thank You uncle Don. P.S We sometimes skipped up Elgin Mills RD. singing the yellow brick road song, from the wizzard of oz.
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Adele and George Butcher posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Uncle Don has been a part of my life as a child, young woman and a mother. He loved nature, birds especially and he loved music. The song "how much is that hound dog in the window" will forever be a reminder of Uncle Don's fun loving side of music. When I started working downtown he and I would either meet for lunch or supper at Lady Chatterly's on Adelaide St. and I was very proud to be with him. I am extremely grateful that my sons Michael and Christopher have had the opportunity to share their childhoods and adult lives with him as I did. George, Michael, Christopher and I will miss him a great deal. auf Wiedersehen Uncle Don, auf Wiedersehen
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Leslie Mazza posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
I believe music is a window to heaven. When we hear music, we feel connected to something bigger than ourselves. Music touches our very soul. Uncle Don must have been very close to heaven, for music was a gift he gave freely to anyone who would listen. Whether it be through sharing his favourite recordings, playing the harmonica or singing, we all were the lucky recipients of this gift. Now the sweet music of heaven is being orchestrated for Uncle Don and heavenly choirs are singing close by. I hope my small gift of music to you Uncle Don honours your memory. Love always, Leslie
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Debbie Davies posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
My memories of Uncle Don are not those of recent years, but moreover, from early childhood times well into my becoming a young adult. The weekend visits to our home as a child rarely went by without Uncle Don playing a tune on practically anything that resembled a musical instrument, to the delight of us all. I remember my visits to Uncle Dons' apartment at Lawrence and Yonge where I couldn't quite escape listening to a song on his record player, and the happy times at the Legion on Yonge Street where he would introduce me to his friends and insist on buying me a drink. When I decided to take the marital plunge in 1982, Uncle Don was so proud to walk me down the aisle and give me away. I remember how honoured I felt and how excited Uncle Don was as he escorted me into the limousine. What a moment it was for both of us! Uncle Don and I may not have shared many occasions over years recently gone by, but those memories we did share will stay etched in my mind and in my heart for all time. With fondest memories of Uncle Don, today and forever, I also remember those that have pre-deceased him. My Uncle Jack and Uncle Wimp, who were so much a part of my life growing up; my Auntie Lynn, without whom life in Richmond Hill with my best friend and cousin, Yvonne, wouldn't have been so much fun. Lastly, but definately not leastly, and so very pressing in my heart, my mom Eileen, whom I love so much and remember every day, no matter how many years have passed, and whom will never, ever be forgotten. HOW LONG WILL WE LOVE YOU? ONLY ALWAYS Love, Deb
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Jenny Yorgason posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Dear Gwen and Bob: Please accept my sympathy. Don was a courteous and affable client. I'll miss seeing him on the street or at Hanks. Jenny
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Blair Thomson posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
I am extremely upset to have learned of Don's death. Don and I were friends who saw one another for a number of years while I lived in Toronto and kept in touch after my move to Montreal. We shared a common love of music, which was what brought us together. Here are a few stories about my great friend, Don Bryant. One day while standing in line in a local greasy spoon, a man asked me if I was a musician. I was carrying with me a biography of Verdi, so the question seemed appropriate. I replied that I was and thus began my friendship with Don. Countless evenings were spent listening to Gould playing Bach, Horowitz playing Chopin and lively dicussions of who was the greatest composer of them all! We spent hours and hours and hours discussing music and why music was so powerful. I have met few people for whom music was so important. Many a call was received with Don's voice on the other end saying something like " you've got to turn on the CBC and listen to (so and so) playing (so and so). . . ." Other passions such as golf and hockey were shared but it was music that allowed each of us to reveal our deepest thoughts about life and to one another. Memories of me playing Bach, Beethoven and Ives for Don in person and over the telephone will always stay with me and I already miss doing so over the telephone from Montreal. Moreover, Don was the most gentle and kind person I have known. I even think the squirrels to whom Don threw food knew this! To all who knew and loved Don, I cannot express in words my sadness for his death and my love for him as a person of unparalleled warmth and generosity of spirit.