Link for funeral service: https://youtu.be/iXNBhAmuPKE
Reverend Michael Glen Sampson – 70, Valley, Colchester County, passed away suddenly, as a result of natural causes, on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at home. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Maurice and Rita (Cahill) Sampson.
Glen started his working career as Professor of Weed Science at Nova Scotia Agricultural College, now Dal AC, He became ordained with the Presbyterian church in 2011 and served within the Northern New Brunswick Regional Ministry (Tabusintac Pastoral Charge) at St. Luke’s (Bathurst), Knox (Campbellton), St. John’s (Dalhousie) and New Carlisle. He was currently teaching Weed Science at Dal AC, filling in for a sabbatical, at the time of his death.
Glen loved bird watching and providing gardening and horticulture advice. His children and grandchildren will remember being on drives with Glen when the car would suddenly stop and Glen would jump out to photograph and study a particular weed; he was always learning and loved teaching moments. He and his late wife, Debbie loved being on the water, and they could often be found along the shore experiencing what the Bay of Chaleur had to offer. They also enjoyed Scottish Country dancing together.
Glen is survived by his children, Michael (Rebecca) Sampson, Bathurst, New Brunswick; Reverend Sarah (Reverend Andrew) Thompson, Dutton, Ontario; David (Julia) Sampson, Shubenacadie; Reverend Matthew (Alyssa) Sampson, Brussels, Ontario; Jonathan (Robin) Sampson, Valley; grandchildren, Elijah Sampson, Nathanial Thompson, Rose Sampson, Tyler Thompson, Toree Sampson, Alanna Thompson, Jessica Sampson, Zachary Thompson, Josie Sampson, Charlotte Sampson; siblings, Allan (Judy) Sampson, Sydney; Blaine (Janice) Sampson, Sydney; Raylene Baker, Ottawa; Robert Sampson (Jodie), Sydney; many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Debra Lynn "Debbie" Holmes.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Glen’s family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at St. James Presbyterian Church, 725 Prince Street, Truro, Reverend Andrew Campbell officiating. Reception will follow in the church hall. Spring interment in Bible Hill Cemetery, 41 Warren Drive, Bible Hill. If so desired, donations in Glen’s memory to Teen Challenge Atlantic or Bathurst Homeless Shelter are welcomed.
Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com