Jenkins, Dr. Willliam Angus (Bill) -- Truro passed away quietly at home during his sleep on Nov. 2nd, 2009. Born in New York City, Bill was the son of Hugh Alexander Jenkins, Houlton, ME and Florence Anne MacInnes, Baddeck, N.S. Bill, with his Mom, left New York at the age of 13. He spent the next three years with families in Baddeck, Sydney, Truro, and Sackville NB, until his Mom’s sickness and death. Bill’s career began early and always had the same theme: to improve farm management and education. He held numerous positions with the Provincial Dept. of Agriculture, the Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC), as well as Chairman of the Nova Scotia Farm Land Settlement Board. Bill retired as Principal of NSAC in 1972 after witnessing growth in both the level and training for all sectors of the agricultural industry. He then joined the staffs of the Council of Maritime Premiers’ Higher Education Commission, Executive Vice President of Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC), and finally retiring from Canadian Executive Services Overseas (CESO) in 1992. Bill’s knowledge and expertise took him on consulting projects to places such as Cuba, Pakistan, Northwest Territories, Jamaica, Trinidad, Grenada and St. Lucia. Bill’s love for further education resulted in his graduating from NSAC, 1938, BSc. MacDonald College, McGill University, 1942, MA Economics, Cornell University, 1947, MA Public Administration, Harvard University, 1952, and a Phd. Public Administration, Harvard University, 1961. His education was enhanced with a social life that entailed football, basketball, boxing, running and being involved on debating teams and student affairs. Bill’s work and studies was interrupted when he enlisted in the Canadian infantry, 1941, earning the rank of First Lieutenant and then receiving his paratroop wings with the First Canadian Parachute Battalion. Bill went overseas in 1944 and participated in the historic 1945 Canadian Paratroop Battalion Rhine River mission that disabled a German Panzer battalion followed by a 275 mile march across Northern Germany to stop the Russian Army at the Elbe River. Bill’s comradeship and love for his parachute colleagues endured to the present. Bill is survived by his beloved companion of 66 years, Rebecca Jean (Reba) Retson; daughters, Catherine Faye (Chuck) Langtry, Ottawa; Heather Jo (Robert) MacDonald , Bedford, his two grandchildren, Christopher (Corena), Ottawa, Marilayna Langtry, Ottawa and several nieces and nephews. Bill and Reba enjoyed their summers at Amet Beach, Marshville and twenty- seven winters in Ocala, Florida. Bill enjoyed the fellowship of his Church community in Truro and Florida. Bill’s other interests included golfing, bridge, and various dance clubs. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, the Golden K Club and Free Masons. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Thursday November 5th from 2-4 & 7-9 pm with a Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26 Tribute Service at 2:00 pm, all in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Friday, November 6th at 2:00 pm in First Baptist Church, 759 Prince Street with Rev. Andrew Crowell officiating. Donations in Bill’s memory can be made to First Baptist Church, Truro, NSAC Memorial Scholarship Fund or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be made at www.colchestercommunity.com