Paul Elwood Weaver

Paul Elwood Weaver of Naples, FL and New Canaan, CT passed peacefully on March 12, 2026 in Naples, FL due to complications from Parkinson's disease.

Paul began his extraordinary life on November 3, 1945. He was born in Lancaster, PA to Charlotte and Robert Weaver and was the middle of 5 children. He attended local schools in Lancaster and graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1963. A gifted student and athlete, Paul was the first in his family to attend college, and was awarded a soccer scholarship to Elizabethtown College, in Elizabethtown, PA, from which he graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science.

Immediately following graduation, Paul began what would become his lifelong career with Price Waterhouse. In 1969, Paul was drafted and served in the Army. After his service, Paul earned an MBA from the University of Michigan Business School, graduating first in his class in 1972. His blood forever ran a little Maize & Blue thereafter.

Paul met the love of his life, Kathleen Adams of Lancaster, in June of 1965. Their "ride of a lifetime" began on Hershey Park roller coaster, a blind date suggested through his dear sister, Carol. Their incredible story together officially began when they were married on August 27,1967. Paul and Kathy shared almost 59 wonderful years of marriage. Paul's accomplished and distinguished career with Price Waterhouse took them all over the world, and included moves to Germany, London, England, Philadelphia, Austin, Dallas, Connecticut & New York. Some of Paul and Kathy's closest friends were the partners, and their spouses, whom Paul worked alongside to help shape the future of Price Waterhouse, now PwC.

Paul's professional accomplishments were many. Highlights include the founding and management of the Austin PW office, driving exceptional growth and management of the Dallas office, and serving as lead client partner for some of the firm's largest global accounts. In 1994, Paul joined the PW Chairman's office as Vice Chairman and went on to serve as Vice Chairman of Global Technology & Infocom from 1999 to 2006. Paul took great joy in all aspects of his work, and had a career-long passion for client service in every capacity. He also found great satisfaction in helping aspiring young professionals achieve their full potential.

Following his retirement, Paul continued to contribute his leadership and insight on corporate boards including Chairman of the Board for Unisys, AMN Healthcare, WellCare Health Plans, Idearc, and a 20 year term, including a decade-long position as Chairman of the Board, of the Ellis Island-Statue of Liberty Foundation. During his tenure at the latter, he spearheaded the fundraising for the Statue of Liberty museum, now open to the public, and was named Chairman Emeritus upon his retirement from the Board in 2023.

Education transformed Paul's life, and as a result he was actively involved in his alma maters. J.P. McCaskey High School honored him with the Distinguished Alumni Scholar Award in 2018. He served on the Board of Trustees for Elizabethtown College, which also recognized him with its Educate for Service Professional Achievement Award in 2000 and an Honorary Doctorate of Science in 2022. At the University of Michigan Business School, Paul served on the Corporate Advisory Board, helped endow a Professorship in Accounting, and was named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in 2009.

Paul's accomplishments were not only professional. He and Kathy shared an enviable love and approached their life with a sense of adventure. While his career took them across the globe, family was always at the center. Together, they raised three children, balancing work, personal & professional travel, and time with extended family and friends. They created lasting memories through family trips, holidays, and everyday moments that reflected their love and shared values.

Paul had a gift for making everyone around him feel seen and valued. He was the ultimate gentleman-kind, humble, witty, and welcoming to all. He used his talents to serve others, sitting on nonprofit boards such as the Austin Ballet, the Lyric Opera Company, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the American Diabetes Foundation, among others.

Paul took great delight in life's simple pleasures including a nice long walk, sitting on a sunny beach, a strenuous hike, a great glass of wine (or two), a beautiful sunset, a cold beer on a hot day, tending to his vegetable & flower gardens, a fresh tomato sandwich, an extra salty hard pretzel, and caring for his chickens, ducks & horses at the family Vermont Farm. Paul was an exceptional fisherman; he loved to ski and relished adventuresome travel. Among family & friends he was known for his humorous storytelling, his love of music and dancing, including his signature move, affectionately known as "the Puppy."

Above all, Paul was an exceptional father and an extraordinary role model to his children: Amanda Meiler (G. Jeffrey) of Bryn Mawr, PA; Jocelyn Jandovitz (Thomas) of Naples, FL; and Bradley Weaver (Kaisa) of Rowayton, CT. His legacy continues in his eight beloved grandchildren: Katharine Meiler, Victoria Meiler, Kathleen Jandovitz, John Jandovitz, Nathaniel Jandovitz, Madeline Meiler, Meredith Jandovitz, and Zachary Weaver. Paul also leaves behind other extended family members, all of whom meant the world to him.

If so inclined, in lieu of flowers, a donation in Paul's memory may be made to the Paul E Weaver Scholarship Fund:

Elizabethtown College

Institutional Advancement

1 Alpha Drive

Elizabethtown, PA 17022

"Weaver Memorial" on the memo line

or online at:

http://www.etown.edu/give (Choose Paul E Weaver Scholarship Fund in designation box)

A celebration of life will held on June 13th at the Congregational Church in New Canaan, CT.