Hey papa it’s almost been 3 years and I still can’t bare that your gone I love you so much and you were such a great papa I will miss riding on a boat with you and building a fort/tree house I love you so much 

Donny was a fixture in Cabbagetown. His always friendly and helpful manner was  the reason I enjoyed shopping at Nettleship's Hardware. He will be missed
Yvonne Singer

Stephanie you have been in our thoughts and prayers ..no words can express the sadness we feel knowing we will never see Donny again on this earth...Mac and I were happy to have talked with him just recently and so looking forward to seeing him soon.
He was a kind,thoughtful,loving man..we shall miss him...until we meet again our friend. Marion and Mac

I am so shocked and filled with sorrow at the passing of Donny.  Donny was a faithful supporter of my non-profit for seniors and disabled.  We were to make contact that week to talk about the store closing and our annual donation.  It was difficult enough to imagine our neighbourhood without Nettleship's but no one can wrap their minds around our community without our friend Donny.  My last conversation with him was about his retirement.  Please accept my sincere condolences, Donny will be so missed by so many.   Vickie Rennie

I was fortunate to know Donny for many years. I hope your family can find comfort in shared memories of a good man.  My deepest sympathy, he will be missed.

Harold and I send our deepest condolences to you  and  your family Stephanie. We hadn't seen Donnie in several years, but remember him as a very nice young man. From all the msgs that I have been reading here it seems that he continued growing into a very sweet well loved man.

Donny was a special man. A true neighbour, always ready to lend a helping hand whether clearing neighbourhood sidewalks of snow or keeping an extra set of house keys in store for those times when you got locked out. He will be missed.
Christy and Evan, Toronto

You are one of the very well most kind person Ive ever met ever since moving to cabbagetown. You never says No to any favor and always willing to give a lending hand. You will be deeply miss and the sound of your mini plow truck in winter. Rest in Peace my friend.

All my love to Stephanie and all of the Taggart family. All of you were such a big part of belonging to the Cabbagetown neighbourhood, and we will always have such wonderful memories of your cottage, baseball, life on Parliament Street and so much more. It is hard to think of Cabbagetown without Donny.  Carolyn Barber

Stephanie, and all the Taggart family, I am so sorry for your loss.  My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.  I will always remember Donny and his pickup truck driving throughout Cabbagetown or standing out front of the hardware store.  He always had a smile and a kind word.  Donny you will surely be missed.

Such a great guy. Always loved our chats. Not a bad hockey player either.  You'll be sorely missed.

Stephanie, please accept my heartfelt condolences.  I'm so sorry for your husband's passing, and I will keep you in my thoughts in the days and weeks ahead.

Dearest Stephanie,
We were shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Donny.
Donny was a wonderful person to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Thinking of you and your family and sharing in your sorrow.
With love and friendship,
Eileen & Woody Williams,  King, Ontario

Our heartfelt condolences go out to you Stephanie and to all the Taggart family in the loss of a loving husband, brother and our dear friend, Donny! We have been so blessed to have had you in our lives for the pass 36 years.  You were family to us and we will miss you dearly. Our heart aches for all of you at this time. May time heal your sorrow! May friends heal your pain! May peace replace heartaches until the warmest memories remain! Sending our love, warmest thoughts and  prayers to all of you during this time and beyond. Rest in peace Donny until we meet again! Love Shera Blanchard, Harold and Nancy "Blanchard" Eusebio

I knew Donny through my dad. They were friends for a long time.  I remember 'an excited to see you, cheerful, welcoming man.' I wish I'd been around to see him more.  May he rest in peace.

We are so sorry for your loss. Donny was a much loved part of our Cabbagetown community and we will miss him very much. Condolences, the Milne and Sims Family

Although it has been a very long time since I have seen the Taggart family, they (and Donny, by association) were fixtures of my childhood and adolescence growing up in Cabbagetown. The entire family were such neighbourhood anchors, with Nettleship's as the beating heart of Parliament Street. Both of my brothers and I played baseball with all the Taggart kids, whether in community tournaments or regular season ball. Donny was always a kind, funny, true blue guy. I cannot believe he is gone from amongst us so soon. My condolences to the entire Taggart family and all of those for whom I am sure Donny's passing will leave a big hole.

We are so very sorry to hear about Donny.  Our sincere condolences to all his family.  He was such a kind, thoughtful man and he will be remembered for being such a truly good person with a very kind heart.  
Don, Mary and Jo-Anne Ladouceur

It was great reading the many Donny memories in this guest book. He was one of those reliable and solid Cabbagetown characters that enriched the lives of everyone he met. Donny and everyone everyone connected to his store are irreplaceable.  The entire neighbourhood mourns his death.

So sorry to hear about Donny, he was always so helpful for any of my DIY projects and ready with advice whenever I asked.

Sam, so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Dear Stephanie and Taggart family,  I am so sorry for your loss.  I have been honoured to be connected to " the Taggarts" my whole life.  Even though I may not have seen Donny for a long time, his face would light up whenever I popped into Nettleship's.  I will never forget the sheer joy and passion he expressed when we discussed his time delving into scuba diving.  Donny will be sorely missed.  Marianne Meyer (nee Vieth)

Donny was such a great friend to me and a valued supporter of Salvation Army Warehouse Mission. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I know his loss will be greatly felt in Cabbagetown.

Captain Ron Farr

I am so sad to hear of Donnie's passing. He was always so helpful in assisting me with hints on home/work projects. Ralph your neighbor at Dales Pharmacy.

Stephanie I am so sorry and shocked to hear about Donnie passing.  My heart goes out toyou and your family at this time of sorrow.

Don Taggart was a regular nice guy and a solid dude as well. Always with a smile and a word of encouragement. Our neighbourhood will suffer a loss with him gone. Donny's mom, Margaret was one of the last real survivors of the original Cabbagetown. She taught her children and all of us well. Love to Christie and all the family.

Stephanie and the Taggart family, so sorry for your loss. Still processing the news and it's hard.
I have known Donny for over 40 years, from the early years of Woodland Park where even though there were 85 cottages, we were all family and grew up together to the time of playing hockey for the legion and the fun we all had on the bus road trips to tournaments. You always had a smile and had the fantastic gift of retaining jokes and telling stories that always made people laugh and smile.
Donny had the great skill of making people feel good and important. He would always shake my hand and ask how life was. He was a kind heart and a gentleman and will truly be missed.

Stephanie, Chrissy and family.

We are deeply saddened for your loss.

Donny's hurried swagger and big smile came through our front doors several times a day to grab a quick bite between customers.   As busy as he was, he always had time to say hello, inquire about our lives or tell a cute story.

Donny was a joy to have around.  He was one of the sweetest, most giving and generous men we've had the pleasure to know.  We miss him so much already.

Your friends at Cranberries

Dear Stephanie, 
Donny will always be remembered for how kind and helpful 
he was to our mother Alix.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Dear Stephanie,
Irene and I were deeply shocked by the news of Donny's passing.  He's been our friend for over twenty-five years and we'll miss him.  Our best wishes go out to you in this difficult time.

We are all thinking of you Stephanie and hope you find strength with family and friends. So Sorry for your loss, from all of us at SOLE.

Stephanie, Ceinwen and Taggart family. I am sorry for your loss.  We will all miss Donny. He always had a smile on his face, I will never forget you buddy. Love always Carol Gibson.

Dear Stephanie: Sheila and I were shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this moment and we will be making a donation in Donald's memory to one of the listed organizations.
                       Sincerely, Sheila and Tom Seymour

I was blessed to have known Donny for many years! My Thoughts and Prayers are with his Family. I'll see him in Heaven one day.

Harry Patrick, Calgary, Alberta

The entire staff at Greenwood is saddened by your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  May your memories give you peace and comfort in this difficult time.

Dear Steph,Taggart family and friends, I feel for you all! Such a sudden loss is not be easy. It's never easy. My condolences and hugs.Donny was such a lovable guy. It has been a privilege to be a part of his and his family's lives for so long. My thoughts are with you all.❤

I didn't know Donnie , please accept my condolences angela aldred/ poenix az

Fond memories are what we have to remember of Donny's kind sweet nature and beautiful soul, I was so glad to be reunited with Donny a few years ago at a Woodland Park Reunion I am so thankful for that.... Reminiscing of the many  years gone by ....R.I.P Donny YOU will be missed! Sending my warmest condolences to Donny's family and friends, may your memories ease your loss and bring you comfort in your times of need. God bless you all

So sorry to hear this sad news. My condolences to the family he will be missed by many.

Don was so incredibly kind and generous to my kids Kate Anne and Michael and to their dad Mike.
He was a wonderful guy.

I'm very sad to hear this news. Condolences to the whole family. Donny was a lovely man and a pleasure to do business with. He will be sadly missed by the Cabbagetown community

So sorry to hear this sad news, He was a fine gentleman. His Mom was my Aunt Eileen's  friend at the Meighen Manor. Donnie and I had many great chats
over the years. RIP my Friend
Jack Mac Keen

So very sorry to hear of your husband's passing, Stephanie. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Chere Stephanie,my heart goes to you and your family.Flash back at the Purple Onion during our carefree days.I wrap you in my heart.

So sad to hear this. An absolute  fixture in the Cabbagetown neighbourhood.

I first met Donny when he was a babe about a year old, and my husband, Ray Kelly and I weren't married yet but we visited the Taggarts often because he and Donny's dad were great friends and Marg became my friend. A lovely child and a great adult, we will miss him.  My condolences to all the family

Knew Donny since grade school I knew he was a good person then and considered him a good friend then as I do now. Love you Donny rest in peace my friend

I only just reconnected with Donny...his father, Hugh, was good friends with my dad, Ray Kelly.  Now they are all gone, and I'm in shock.  Like so many others, I just saw Don last week....I miss you Donny. It's the end of an Era on Parliament Street. Take care Stephanie and the rest of the family.

A great man. Nice smile.Robby pineault from Our lady of lourdes school.

One of the kindest men I've ever had the pleasure to know.  Sleep well my brother.

I grew up with Donny @ Woodland park and had Cathie on the back of my old triumph at least once.  Don was a great young man and grew up to help everyone he could.  When our daughter moved into the area and needed a few items from the store he sharpened his pencil to help her out. A few times when i was in the area on a firetruck or Chiefs car I stopped in to say hello.  Prayers for all of his family may he rest in Peace...ol pal Al Harris

Donny was a great man. He will be sadly missed. Dear Stephanie and Taggart family I am very sad for your loss. I will never forget our time at your cottage. Rest in Peace Donny.

Dearest Stephanie and Friends of Don's, 

I first met Don shortly after I moved to Toronto. A group of us girls had rented an apartment on Wellesley street.... and I set out to get a part-time job while I attended school. Stephanie had just moved in too and was starting a new life, away from her parent's home. I ended up working as a cashier in a little pharmacy across the street from the hardware store. Well, Don came in one day, looking like a man on a mission -- all sweaty, busy and in a hurry, needing to buy a package of cigarettes and some other odds and ends. We became friends from that day forward. He was smart -- and soooooo funny. Kindhearted. A big fan of sports. Dedicated to the store and to his family -- he often spoke lovingly of his Mother and Chrissy. Eventually, I'd end up seeing him everyday for something or other. Soon, I got to know him, and invited him to meet my friend Stephanie over some very badly home-cooked meals. 

They fell in love and eventually married. 

He will be sorely missed. I miss him already.

    So Sorry to hear of Donnys'  Sudden Passing....My Family and I have known Donny and his family since we were kids ....We grew up on Amelia Street....Me and my Family !...Our Family name was Holmes...!  Our Condolences to your Family .....Donny was a kind person ...and he will be missed :(  ❤   Tues Apr 25 /17

Dear Steph and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss,  You are in my thoughts and prayers, 
I shared a Pram with my dear friend Donny,  I can honestly say I have known him my whole life. He always had a smile xox

I just ran into Donny the other day on Parliament St - we hadn't seen each other in a good number of years.  We laughed, hugged, swapped stories about key cutting, his Mom and her history, hugged some more and now I'm so very happy we did.  He was such a great person - warm, friendly, helpful, thoughful...  I'm so sorry to say goodbye, Donny.  You will be missed!  
My condolences to Stephanie and the rest of his family.  Sandi

Donny was a good guy....I was just a punk kid at the cottage, but he was always nice to me, and to my family. He will be missed.
Richard 'Fitch' Day

Donny will be sadly missed.  He saved my bacon more than once cutting a piece of glass for our front door when there was a mishap when our parents were away.  It was good to pop in and say hi even when I didn't need anything.  You will be missed you were a fixture on Parlament for more than 40 years.

Dear Steph and Taggart Family, we are so sad to hear of Donny's passing.  We will cherish the many fond memories we have of him and we hope those memories ease the pain of your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Christine and Mario Couto

Hello Stephanie, my heart goes out to you and your family. I came to know Donny through Moe many years ago.He will be missed by Moe, myself and our two children who often visit him at the store. my prayers are with you at this time.

Dear Stephanie, I am so sorry for your loss.  Hope knowing that you are in my thoughts and prayers brings you some comfort at this difficult time.

Our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Stephanie and Donny's families -- the one into which he was born and the one he and Stephanie made. In our two decades in Cabbagetown, the Taggarts and Nettleship's have been a part of our lives -- the helpful advice, the suggestions of odd colours for paint, and the many, many kindnesses. When people talk about the friendliness of Cabbagetowners, they're talking about Donny, his wonderful mother, Marg, and everyone who worked at or through Nettleship's for so many years.

Dear Terri,
So saddened to hear of Donny's sudden passing. Sending lots of love to you and your family.
Nicole and Michael

I am very sad to hear of the loss of Donny. My sincere condolences to his family.

I have had the pleasure of going to Nesttleship over the past 20 years; getting help and wisdom from Donny and  additional history of the neighborhood from his Mom.

Cabbagetown just won't be the same without Donny; willing to help, sell you just what you  need, quick to share a story and a good laugh. 

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very sad time.

Sherwood
Rose Avenue

We love the Taggart family so much, you have been apart of our lives for over 30 years. Donny's sudden passing was such a shock, we had just seen him on Saturday! He was very excited about the next chapter - full of hope and possibilities. My deepest condolences Stephanie, you are lovely and amazing and stronger than you think.  Molly loved to stop in to see Uncle Donny and "Duggly" Donny was a great man and will be missed greatly. Peace and love to the whole family.

To Stephanie, Chrissy and family, so sorry to lose Donny, another Cabbagetown Character, just is Marg was. He has been a fixture in my life since I moved to the neighbourhood 30 years ago. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Dear Stephanie,
We just learned of Donny's sudden passing.
Howard and I are so sorry. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Marilyn and Howard Mendelssohn

My sincere condolences. Have fond memories of Donny going back to the Woodland Park days. A sweet man gone too soon. hugs to his family.

I am so sorry Stephanie to hear of the loss of Donny. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you.

During the past two decades, I shared many a laugh with Donny when I visited Nettleships looking for some obscure piece of hardware or, alternatively, a gallon of paint.  Donny was always helpful, engaging, and generous with his advice.  Donny and his mother, who passed away in July 2016, were part of the history of the neighbourhood.  They kept alive that "small town feeling" when shopkeepers were both neighbours and friends of their customers.  Donny will be sadly missed by the people who had the good fortune to have known him.  -  Doug Cunningham

Me and my family have known Donny for 24 years. He was the best human being out there. Always willing to help you in any way he can. When i bought my house in East York, he came and change the locks for free and gave me paint among other items. Often he let me stay at his cottage and would not take any compensation. I see him often and he always crack a joke or two. I will miss him so much, but will always remember the good times we had, especially the BBQ at my backyard. RIP Donny. You were a great man to everyone who came your way. I will never forget the favours you did for me. I feel like i have lost my father. RIP and god bless. Love Moe, Roshnie, Cassandra and Devynn. Thanks for the good times.

So sorry for your loss, Donny will be remembered by all, always happy. Great visit up at the cottage, our prayers and thoughts go out to all the family. 

Sue and Lee Fernandez

We are so very sad and sorry to hear about the passing of Donny. Our sincere condolences go out to Stephanie and all the family.  
He will be greatly missed in our family especially by Cienwen , Ainsley, Brianna and Warren.  
Michelle and Brian Phillips

Our heartfelt condolences to Stephanie and her family in the loss of a beloved husband, special friend and kind neighbour.
Tom, Patti, Patrick, Matthew and Caitlin McAllister, Toronto and Lakefield, Ontario

"If tears could build a stairway and memeries were a lane, we would walk up to Heaven and bring you back again!" My thoughts and Love are with you Steph, Terry, Sam, Cathy, and Chris.  We get to a point in our lives that loss becomes harder, when people we love go away far to soon.  We believe that there is always tomorrow... the one thing I know is that today was better when you were here Donny and my hope is that every smile and every good deed will reward you on your eternal journey.  YOU WILL BE MISSED!!

With sadness I write these words, so sorry to hear of Donny's passing, our sincere condolences. May you have strength.  Janice Sykes  & Ron Hebert

OBITUARY

Donny Hugh Taggart

June 20, 1958 – April 23, 2017

Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home & Chapel

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