(September 16th, 1930 - December 18th, 2020)Elsie May Bongard took her final breath on Friday December 18th, 2020.Despite her infinite love of candy and chocolate bars, she lived to the tender age of 90.She leaves behind her loving family and a legacy of kindness.Elsie May was born to Robert and Vida McDonald in North Battleford, Saskatchewan on September 16th, 1930.She met her late husband James Gordon Bongard in Toronto while working as a dental hygienist. They had their beloved daughter Tracy and led an adventurous life full of friendships that lasted a lifetime. They spent Thirty-Seven wonderful years together.Elsa leaves behind her loving and caring daughter and son in law, Tracy and Henry Dunn. She will be greatly missed by her granddaughter Jenna Dunn (Lori Dunn) and great grandson August Dunn. Grams “GG” was a very important part of their lives.Elsa was predeceased by her beloved brothers and sister-in-law, David McDonald (Margaret), Robert McDonald and Bruce McDonald. She leaves behind her sisters in law Merle McDonald and Rose McDonald, whom she loved dearly.Elsa will be fondly remembered by everyone she met. She was the most kind and gentle soul.Thank you to all of the staff at Lakeview Manor for your continuous care and attention.Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, Oshawa.In lieu of flowers, she had requested that donations be made to your local humane society, as she loved pups and cats alike.Condolences may be left at armstrongfh.ca .“Let the night be too dark for me to see into the future.Let what will be, be.” ~ Robert Frost

Passed away unexpectedly at Toronto Western Hospital on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the age of 68. Tim was the loving husband of Jane Flett and caring father of Jeffrey Reilly and his wife Susan Son. He was the adoring papa of Fynn and Naya. He is remembered fondly by Isabell and Doug Scott and their family.Tim was involved in the film industry for many years, and was a long-time member of IATSE 873 and Past President of IATSE 411. Most recently he and Jane operated It’s A Wrap Mobile Rentals in the industry. Tim and Jane enjoyed travelling, especially cruising, spending some winter months in Florida and relaxing in the summer at the cottage on Sturgeon Lake.Tim was generous and caring and his family is devastated by this loss. A private family service will be held at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., (905-433-5558) on Friday, December 18th. If desired, donations in memory of Tim may be made to Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Lyndhurst Centre or Roncesvalles United Church, Toronto, ON. Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com .

Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the age of 84 years.Ed, beloved husband of Diane. Loving father of Tiffany (Graham) Brooks. Loved grandfather of Emily Brooks.Survived by his sister Flo (Neil) O’Connell; predeceased by his brothers Fred (Arlene) and Doug (Lois).Dear brother-in-law of Charlie Trim (the late Cathy) and the late Raymond Trim (Marie). Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews.We are grateful for the opportunity to care for Ed/Dad at home. Many thanks to Graham for finding music and shows to fill in Ed’s evenings and Emily for giving her Grampie such love and care.Thank you to our family members, friends and neighbours for all of their support and kindness.Thank you to Ed’s palliative nurses, doctors and the nurses at Bowmanville Hospital.A private family service will be held. Interment, Newtonville.Donations in Ed’s memory may be made to the Salvation Army, Bowmanville Hospital Foundation or a local food bank.

December 30th, 1928 - December 2nd, 2020It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Elizabeth (Betty) Cockburn (nee Renton) on Wednesday, December 02, 2020 at the age of 91.Mum passed away at Scarborough General Hospital.Beloved mother of Neil (Liz), Lachlan (Phyllis), Colin (Joanne), Gwen (Ken), Callum (Bernice) and Lorna (Jim). Cherished Nana of 18 grandchildren. Adored "G’nana" of 28 great-grandchildren.She also had one great-great-grandchild. Mum was preceded in death by husband Thomas (Tommy) and her sister Greta and brother Bill.An incredibly strong, determined and fiercely independent matriarch, Mum took great pride in her family and especially loved to get visits from the grandkids.Although our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing that Mum is at peace. She will be deeply missed by all of us and we will carry her memory in our hearts.Arrangements have been entrusted to BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME .Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial will take place at a later date.When the family can travel, her ashes will be spread with dad’s outside our hometown of Duns, Scotland.Memories of Mum and condolences to the family can be shared online at barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .In memory of Elizabeth memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

BA U of T ‘46 - (1924 – 2020) - Peacefully in the early hours of December 1, 2020 at her home in the Port Perry Villa.Daughter of the late Ernest Armstrong and Margaret Kirton. Born before electricity or telephone lines reached their rural home in Cherrywood, Pickering Township.Devoted wife of the late Earl Taylor for 57 years. Dear mother of Ray, Margaret (Shawn Sevier) and Ruth (John Reed).Loving grandmother of Heather (Carlos), Caroline, Joanne, Beverly and Kyle. Proud great-grandmother of Clara. Mourned by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Elizabeth was predeceased by her brother James “Mac” Armstrong and her son John (Wendy Mitchell). Elizabeth enjoyed entertaining her many friends and relatives by sharing stories of her long and interesting life.The family wishes to thank the management and staff of the Port Perry Villa, Dr. Mahadevan and the visiting care givers who made her final days happy and comfortable. A private family service will take place in Port Perry, on Saturday, December 5th. Following the service, Elizabeth will be laid to rest at the Erskine Cemetery, Pickering.Memorial donations may be made to the Epsom United Church, Community Living Durham North or a charity of choice.