Douglas Lloyd "Doug" MacKenzie – 97, Truro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday morning, June 7, 2016, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Granville and Florence (Strople) MacKenzie.

Doug was a member of St. John’s Anglican Church, Truro, and was a veteran of the Second World War. He owned and operated his own garage for 45 years and was known as "The Jeep Man of East Prince Street". He was a Charter and Honourary Member of Salmon River Fire Brigade and also started as a timer at Truro Raceway and then was the Presiding Judge for 25 years.

Doug is survived by his daughter, Laura Jean Yorke, Chester; son, Leslie (Heather) MacKenzie, Salmon River; grandchildren, James Yorke, Lisa (Yorke) Tremblay, Peter (Lesley) Yorke, Joanna MacKenzie, Craig MacKenzie; great grandchildren, Nicholas, Alexandre, Emelie and Jonathan Tremblay and Matthew, Michael and Anna Yorke. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Florence Ellen (Lynds); brothers, Donald, Earl, Russell; son-in-law, Harry Yorke.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where a Firefighter’s Tribute Service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, June 10, 2016, followed by visitation from 1:30 – 2:15 p.m., and funeral service at 2:30 p.m., The Reverend Lori Ramsey officiating. Reception will follow. Interment in Crossroads Cemetery, 110 Salmon River Road, Valley. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Doug’s memory to Crossroads Cemetery are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Doug’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com