STELLARTON – Daniel Aulden “Dan” Sample, 81, Valley View Villa, Riverton, formerly of Stellarton, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Stellarton, he was a son of the late Robert Hugh and Catherine May (MacEachern) Sample. He was a member of First United Baptist Church, New Glasgow. Prior to retirement in 1991, he was employed with Michelin Tire, Granton for many years. He was a member and past Master of Keith Lodge, A.F. & A.M., No. 23, Stellarton. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Jean (Pickles), Stellarton; daughter, Amanda Peterson, Pickering, Ont.; sons, Andrew (Gail), Stellarton; Jonathan, Tofield, Alta.; sister, Roberta (John) Somer, Cardigan, P.E.I.; sisters-in-law, Annie Sample, Phoebe Sample, Caroline Dort and Sophia Pickles; seven grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Patricia, Elizabeth and Ferne; brothers, James, Frank, Roy, William and Robert. In keeping with Dan’s wishes there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 29th in Lorne Street Cemetery, New Glasgow. The Sample family wish to express their deep gratitude to the nurses and staff of Valley View Villa for the excellent care Dan received. Donations may be made in Dan’s memory to any charity of choice. Arrangements are entrusted to P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Daniel Aulden Sample, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.