Marie Bernadette (Varner) Bryan – 76, Salmon River, passed away peacefully, to be with her Lord, on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Everett Matthew "Red" and Miriam Evelyn (Langille) Varner. She was a life-member of The Salvation Army.

Marie is survived by her husband, Harry F. Bryan; sons, John (Denise) Smith, Robert Smith (Patty Stewart), Gordon (Susie) Smith; grandchildren, Jason, Tyler, Matt, Ben (Cassie), Rachel, Alexa, Olivia (Brandon); great granddaughter, Lucia; step-daughter, Heather House (Lew); step-granddaughter, Trisha; niece and nephew, Jamie and Christina Webb; nieces and caregivers, Donna and Amy; sisters, Jeanette Webb and Juanita McCabe. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Evelyn, Ed, June, Barb, Edna.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Marie's family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, January 6, 2019, at The Salvation Army, 14 Outram St., Truro, Major Bruce Jennings and Major Mildred Jennings officiating. If so desired, donations in Marie’s memory to The Salvation Army (Truro Corps) are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Marie’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com