Whidden, Daniel Wade – 70, Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro with his loving family by his side. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Harold and Lillian (MacKay) Whidden. Daniel enjoyed the outdoors, four wheeling with his many friends and residing at his camp in Greenfield with his canine companion Smokey. He worked the majority of his life in construction with Local Union 615 until his retirement. He is survived by sisters, Maxine (Roland) Davies; Eleanor (John) Langille; Colleen (Delmar Cavanaugh); Jo-Ann (David) Pearl; brother, Phillip; many nieces and nephews of whom he was very close to. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his twin brother Darrel in 1999. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. There will be no visitation or funeral service by Daniel’s request. A graveside service will be held in Harmony Cemetery at a later date. If so desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice would be appreciated. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Daniel’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com