Barron, William “Bill” - 61, passed away suddenly at his home in Onslow on November 12, 2009. Born on February 18, 1948 in Welland, Ontario, Bill worked for 27 years in the N.S. Department of Natural Resources, and helped build the province’s Forest Inventory. An avid outdoorsman possessing a bedrock understanding of nature and an appreciation for the province’s forests, he extensively hiked the province’s trails and regularly traveled across Canada with Carol, his loving wife of 38 years. He was deeply devoted to his family and will be missed by his son Stephen, daughter-in-law Kelly, and granddaughter Emma; his son Sandy and his partner Sonia; and son Matt and daughter-in-law Tess. He is also survived by his mother Ida; sister Judy Sparling and brother-in-law Les; and brother Paul and sister-in-law Anne; mother-in-law, June Saunders; sister-in-law, Beth; brother-in-law Bernard Saunders and sister-in-law Marretje. A longtime leader in the scouting movement, Bill devoted his retirement years to his talent for woodworking. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18 from 7-9 pm in Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro; Memorial service on Thursday, November 19 at 11:00 am in St. James Presbyterian Church, Truro with Rev. Dr. Brian Ross officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) would be appreciated and can be made online at http://www.cpaws.org/help/donate/ or by phone (1-800-333-WILD).