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Rufus Weaver Obituary
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.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rufus Weaver
Kenya Potter
October 27, 2008
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
walton dixon
October 23, 2008
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.
Pam Hodge
October 23, 2008
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...
LINDA
October 22, 2008
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,
JacK Weaver
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
Yolanda Jordan
October 22, 2008
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
Lynn Yuhas Alice Pelletier
October 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Rutherford Fowler
October 21, 2008
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
Ray Briggs
October 21, 2008
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.
Yvonne Perry-Gipson
October 21, 2008
Aunt Margaret & Family
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Weaver. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Please accept our deepest sympathies. May your memories comfort you. Love You! Yvonne, Shawn & Todd Burgie
Henri Baxter
October 21, 2008
I shared many hours with Rufus aboard USS Cavalla. He will always remain in mt heart. A great Cook, Shipmate and friend. I canstill see his smiling face in the little galley and as he laid down in his bunk in my forward torpedo room. Sail on Shipmate, rest your oar. You will be missed.
The Staff at DaVita
October 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time.
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