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 Henry Griffith Weaver III
April 25, 2005
Henry Griffith Weaver III, 61, of Hillcrest Commons, a former resident of Fairview Commons in Great Barrington, died Monday evening at Berkshire Medical Center.
Born in Camden, N.J., on Aug. 22, 1943, son of John "Jackie" Cruise Weaver and the late Henry G. Weaver Jr., he was educated there. He and his identical twin, John, were born prematurely, each weighing only 3 pounds. His brother survived two days, and he spent the first several months of his life in the hospital.
He developed cerebral palsy, which affected his motor coordination, hearing and speech. He lived on the family farm on Atsion Road in Indian Mills, N.J., before moving to Massachusetts in 2003.
Mr. Weaver's interest in mechanics and automobiles led him to earn a certificate as an automatic transmission specialist from the Spring Garden Institute of Automotive Training in Philadelphia. He later earned his Black Seal license as a stationary engineer in boiler systems.
He formerly worked in trucking and was a stationary engineer in the casino industry.
Mr. Weaver was active in the Personal Assistance Services Program in New Jersey, serving on the Consumer Advisory Council for the Department of Human Services' Division of Disability Services, helping to empower the disabled.
He was a founding member of the Burlington County Go-Getters Association, whose motto was "Disabled does not mean Unabled!" He also served on a state task force that led to greater understanding of the needs of the disabled.
He was a NASCAR fan.
Besides his mother, of Sheffield, he leaves two sisters, Trudy Weaver Miller of Sheffield and Kathleen Weaver Parks of Shady Side, Md.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- A celebration of the life of Henry G. Weaver III, who died April 25, 2005, will be conducted tomorrow, April 29, at 4 in the chapel at Hillcrest Commons, 169 Valentine Road, Pittsfield, and Saturday, April 30, at 11 at Christ Church Episcopal, 180 Main St., Sheffield. A celebration in New Jersey will be planned for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Burlington County Go-Getters, in care of Phyllis Solotoff, Treasurer, 13 Ashley Court, Marlton, NJ 08053, to assist in sending members to Camp Independence this summer. He also leaves his aunt, Trudy Swire of Santa Barbara, Calif., brothers-in-law, John Miller and Paul Parks; a cousin, Susan Palermo of Plainfield, N.J.; niece, Kirsten Angel Rowan and her husband, Pete, of Washington, D.C., and his dear friend, Ellen Rudd, of Hillcrest Commons. Henry brought inspiration to his friends and family by leading an active and positive life while overcoming daunting disabilities. An avid NASCAR fan, his all-time favorite driver was No. 3 car Dale Earnhardt.
He also liked Sterling Marlin, the No. 40 car, and Rusty Wallace, the No. 2 car. FINNERTY & STEVENS FUNERAL HOME in Great Barrington is in charge of arrangements.
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