Norman Leslie Jenkins

on April 22, 2020 after a short battle with COVID-19. Born in Taunton, MA, on

March 13, 1929, he was preceded in death by his parents, Eleanor Hall and

Russell Eustis Jenkins, and by elder brothers Russell, Edward, and Howard. He

is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Drusilla Fox, as well as daughters

Kimberly Sterling (David) and Lynn Jenkins (Steve Weinheimer), sons Richard

(Beth Alfredson) and David, and seven cherished grandchildren who knew him

as Pop.

Truly one of a kind, Norm was blessed with a sharp mind, abundant curiosity,

a huge heart, and an insatiable appetite for life. He shared his gifts generously, touching lives and

making the world better wherever he went.

Norm attended Yale University on an ROTC scholarship. After serving in the Navy, he married Drusie,

then earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and began a long, successful marketing career with

Esso Eastern (later Exxon). His work took the family around the world and back. Living in Thailand and

Japan created opportunities to travel widely in Asia, Europe, and Africa. These adventures had a

profound impact on everyone in the family, sparking a lasting passion for travel and an ability to

embrace new experiences enthusiastically.

When Norm retired, he and Drusie returned to their New England roots, moving to Chatham, MA, where

they created wonderful new friendships and memories. Ten years ago, they moved for the last of 18

times to Linden Ponds in Hingham and became richly involved in this warm and loving community.

Throughout his life, Norm was a role model for servant leadership, volunteering his time and skills to his

community, his church, his alma maters, the Linden Ponds community, and nonprofits whose missions

he embraced. He always found time for favorite activities too. In addition to being an avid and talented

golfer, he loved reading, writing poems, seeing the full moon rise over the ocean, tending his vegetable

garden, woodworking, watching baseball (especially the Chatham Anglers), learning new technologies,

barbecuing chicken for his grandchildren, coming up with ideas for Linden Ponds’ Great Decisions series,

and doing puzzles with Drusie. Above all, he treasured times spent with family and friends, never taking

these for granted. He is greatly missed, but his zest for life lives on in those he knew and loved.

To honor Norm’s memory, the family asks you to count your blessings, tell loved ones how much they

mean to you, reach out to someone new, lend a hand, serve your community, celebrate the full moon,

and eat plenty of ice cream. Gifts in his honor may be made to the Linden Ponds Scholarship Fund,

Linden Ponds Community Church, CapeAbilities, or a charity that is important to you.

The family will hold a private celebration of Norm’s life as well as a gathering of friends at Linden Ponds

when such gatherings can be held again.