Daniel Hugh Stewart

Daniel was born in New Glasgow on 30 May, 1930 and passed away 6 November, 2025 at the Palliative Care Unit, Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, after a brave battle with Mesothelioma. He was a son of the late Daniel Hugh and Mary Aldora (Gerrior) Stewart and the last surviving member of his family. 

Daniel lived and worked in Saint John, NB where he met and married his love, Shirley Ricketts. 

Daniel attended Nova Scotia Agricultural College, class of 1956. He also attended Nova Scotia Teachers’ College. Dan taught Industrial Arts at schools in Trenton and Westville. 

Daniel and Shirley were members of the Pictou County Heart and Stoke Support Group and U.C.T. Dan belonged to the N.S. Retired Teachers Organization and the N.S. Highland Association.

He enjoyed playing the bagpipes with the Na Gaisgid Pipes and Drums Band. Dan enjoyed his workshop, gardening, skiing, skating and long walks. 

Dan loved his family dearly and enjoyed every minute with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Shirley; sons: James (Audra), Stellarton; Darren (Angela), Newburne, Lunenburg Co., NS; daughter, Jean Ann (Eric Poot), Toronto, ON; grandchildren: Glenda, Daniel, Zachary; sisters-in-law: Judith Feltus (Robert), Sussex, NB; Joan Stewart, Toronto, ON; brother-in-law, Edward "Ted" Ricketts (Lottie), Oromocto, NB; several nephews and nieces. 

Besides his parents, Daniel was predeceased by two brothers, Douglas and Alvah; four sisters, Mary, Laura, Florence and Margaret; sister-in-law, Mary McGuire; brother-in-law, William Ricketts. 

Visitation 1-2pm Saturday, November 15, with Words of Remembrance at 2pm, followed by a reception, all in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow. Donations would be appreciated to the VON or Pictou County Palliative Care Society.