New London, CT, Connecticut
New London - Rufus Jack Weaver, 81, of 77 Adelaide St., New London, passed away on Saturday at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 8, 1927, in Louisville, Ky. He was the son of George H.A. and Jennie Mae Washington Weaver.
Mr. Weaver is a US Navy Veteran serving in the submarine service, retiring as a Chief, and was one of the first black submariners. Following his military service he worked at Pfizer.
In 1965, Mr. Weaver invented and held a patent for a wheelchair that can climb stairs.
Survivors include his wife, Margurerite A. Weaver, sons; Charles Weaver of Danbury and Eric Weaver of New London; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Katherine and two sons, Henry and Jimmy Weaver.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London. The Rev. Wade A. Hyslop will officiate. Burial is private and there are no calling hours.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Weaver family. May God continue to hold you during this time. May there be comfort in knowing Mr. Weaver is in the busom of our heavenly Father.
Kenya Potter
Kenya Potter
October 27, 2008 | Atlanta
my prayers to the entire weaver family,i worked with mr Rufus at pfizer and was blessed to have him take me under his wings,may he rest and soar with those wings.I thank God for a man like Mr. Rufus.
walton dixon
October 23, 2008 | New London, CT
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this time of sorrow! May the Lord comfort and keep you Grandma, Charlie, Eric, Kellie, Corey, Patty, and all of the Weavers, Burgies and extended family members...
Pam Hodge
October 23, 2008 | New London, CT
MARGUERITE AND FAMILY,
WORDS WILL NEVER EXPRESS RUFUS AS WE ALL KNEW HIM. YOU HAD TO HAVE HAD THE PRIVLAGE TO BE IN HIS COMPANY TO TRUELY KNOW HIM FOR WHO HE WAS. I AM WITH YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS. ERIKA WAS SO BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL GRAMPA,
MUCH LOVE,
LINDA
October 22, 2008
I was sadden to here of my Uncle's passing I was hoping to be there but will not make the trip. Aunt Marg I know this will be a difficult time for you,I sorry and you,Charles and Eric are in my prayers
your nephew little Jack Rufus Weaver ,Louisville Kentucky
JacK Weaver
October 22, 2008 | Louisville, KY
Eric,
I am so sorry for you and your families lost. You keep your head up big guy everything will be alright for your dad now. You remember at Paragon I told you , you remind me of your dad with that plad shirt on. You remember the little things.thats all that counts that shall keep peace in your heart.
love your rider Yolanda Jordan and Sharon
Yolanda Jordan
October 21, 2008 | New London, CT
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Lynn Yuhas Alice Pelletier
October 21, 2008 | Groton, CT
I had the priviledge to work with Rufus and enjoy his intelligence during my early career at Pfizer ,Groton Manufacturing.His great skills and knowledge were impressed in all who had the pleasure to work with him. God Bless you in this difficult time. I am proud to have called him my friend. Rudy Fowler
Rutherford Fowler
October 21, 2008 | Kalamazoo, MI
I served aboard USS Cavalla with Rufus in 1963. I was only a seaman and he was a Chief, but he was a great friend. His happy go lucky attitude and his constant smile will always be remembered. A few years ago I visited him at his home and we talked for quite a while. I wish that I had done it more often. He will remain forever in my memory.
Ray Briggs
October 21, 2008 | Quaker Hill, CT
