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 Matthew St. Jenkins, 38
 May 10, 2012
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Matthew Stuart Jenkins, 38, of Williamstown died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester following a prolonged illness.
Born in North Adams on March 25, 1974, son of Carl and Jane Jenkins of Williamstown, he attended Mount Greylock Regional High School and graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan in 1992. He pursued degrees in music performance and music education at Ithaca (N.Y.) College, graduating in 1996.
Mr. Jenkins taught music in the Pittsfield Public School System from 1997 through 2006, and led the Williams College Marching Band from 1999 through 2005. Upon relocating to Las Vegas, he completed studies at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. He taught music in the Clark County School District from 2006 through 2008, then was a sales representative at Kessler and Sons Music until returning to the Berkshires in 2010. Most recently, he drew inspiration from his volunteer work with the organization Higher Ground, aiding local victims displaced by Hurricane Irene.
He is remembered by many as a gifted musician and a generous and warm soul, and most importantly, as a loving and devoted father to Andrew Lawrence Jenkins, 10, his precious son.
In addition to his son and his parents, he leaves a brother, David Jenkins of Arlington, Va.; an uncle, Arthur Fuleihan and his wife, Diane; an aunt, Nancy Zweil, and his cousins Jesse Fuleihan and Sara Stricker.
FUNERAL NOTICE — A memorial service for Mr. Jenkins will be held on Wednesday, May 16, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church on Park Street, Williamstown. Additional parking is available in the Williams College garage behind the '62 Center for Theatre and Dance.
Visitation for family and friends will be held in the Upper Room of St. John's Episcopal Church on Tuesday, May 15, from 4 to 6. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Andrew Jenkins Scholarship Fund for in care Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams, MA 01247.
Dear Carl & Jane,
Although we can't comprehend the loss that you are dealing with we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always. May you find peace. | | from: George & Debbie Forgea | on: 05-15-2012 |
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Dear Carl and Jane,
We returned yesterday from a 3 month Florida sojourn and today we read your sad news. Please know that John and I are thinking of you. | | from: jane wilson | on: 05-15-2012 |
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| Though I didn't know him, it is so sad to read an obituary like this. My heart go out to the Jenkins family for their loss. They will be in my prayers. | | from: Trevor | on: 05-14-2012 |
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