SMITH, JARED WILLIAM CAMBRIDGE / KENTVILLE - Jared William Smith, 88, of Cambridge, Kings County, formerly of Kentville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, October 5, 2009 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Prince William, New Brunswick, he was a son of the late Albert and Margaret (McNutt) Smith. He received his early education in the one-room schoolhouse in Prince William, receiving his grade eight. He studied both grades nine and ten on his own and later graduated from Fredericton High School. He worked for a year on his brother's poultry farm and was stimulated to further his education by attending MacDonald College in Quebec to study poultry. His post secondary education was interrupted as he enlisted as a wireless mechanic with the No. 6 Bomber Command, serving overseas for the final three years of the Second World War. Following the war, he returned to MacDonald College to complete his studies and met and married his wife, the former Barbara Walsh of Hemmingford, Quebec. Upon graduation from MacDonald College, he worked in Ottawa for two years and was later employed with the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, Poultry Division, retiring in 1980. In retirement, he spent his winters in Tucson, Arizona, where he became active within his community for over 20 years. Summers were spent with family and friends in Kentville and surrounding area. He had been active in square and round dancing for 30 years and together with Barb, was a member of Vali Dancers, Cambridge and Haley Dancers, Kentville. He had impeccable penmanship and was gifted in calligraphy and pen sketching. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kings Branch No. 6, Kentville; the I.O.O.F. Hiawatha Lodge, Kentville and had been an active member of the Kentville United Baptist Church, where he was involved in the Sunday school program, the Board of Trustees, scouting, ushering and as a greeter. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara; three sons, Kenneth (Lynne), Bridgewater; Doug (Sheila), Moncton; Frederick (Debbie), Dawson Creek, British Columbia; eight grandchildren, Kari, Troy, Adam, Michael, Kyle, Ian, Quintin and Isaac; four great grandchildren, Kelsey, Skyler, Ava and Abigail; many nieces and nephews. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by three brothers, Karl, Harold and Ted; a foster brother, Norman Preston (all of Fredericton, New Brunswick). Visitation was held from 7 to 9 pm Thursday, October 8, 2009 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. A combined Royal Canadian Legion service and funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2009 in the Kentville United Baptist Church, Reverend John McNally officiating. Burial took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Kentville United Baptist Church (Elevator Fund) or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.