MacKENZIE, Bryon Douglas – 82, North River, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was the son of the late Carl and Elsie (Hanham) MacKenzie. Bryon was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church and worked in the spinning room at Stanfield’s. He was a quiet, kind hearted gentleman who kept to himself and enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. Every day, he would get up, take a taxi to town, eat at one of his favourite restaurants, hang out at the mall and catch up with his many friends and then would take a taxi back home. He was an avid collector of many things and an “organized hoarder”; every item that he collected over the years had special meaning and significance to him. He also enjoyed traveling and looked forward to his trips to Florida to visit with family. Bryon is survived by his long time care-giver and friend, Wanda Morrison; without your care and support, Bryon would not have been able to live as independently as he did and for that, we thank you immensely. As well, Bryon is survived by his aunt, Mary Corey, Woodstock, and a wide circle of loving cousins and friends. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his aunt, Dorothy (Sherman) Dewar; uncles, Clarence (Kathleen) MacKenzie, Lawrence Corey. All are welcome to attend a graveside funeral service that will be held 7 p.m., today, Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Aenon Baptist Church Cemetery, across from 1595 Highway 311, Central North River. If so desired, donations in Bryon’s memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia are welcome. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Bryon’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com