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Donald Earle Weaver, 92, of South New Berlin passed away peacefully on Sunday March 19th, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY after a short illness.

Born February 15th, 1925 in Jefferson, NY, Donald was the son of William and Eloise (Danforth) Weaver. He and his 4 siblings spent their childhood on the farm learning the family business. Farming was in his blood as his parents and grandparents were all farmers. He attended Jefferson Central School, where he was an honor student. In high school he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball, before graduating in 1944. He was a member of the Schoharie County 4H Club showing cows at several county fairs, even exhibiting at the NY State Fair.

On July 23rd, 1949 he married Virginia Arline Bugbee in Oneonta, NY.  They were married for 67 years. She predeceased him four months ago, on November 14th, 2016.

He had a couple jobs off the farm, working at Scintilla in Sidney, NY (now Amphenol) and in Real Estate for a few years. Whether he was driving tractor trailers, hauling milk to NYC, running his own farm, or doing custom work for other farmers, he was always drawn back to his first passion: Farming! He was a hard working, honest and humble man; always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was a member of the Future Farmers of America and the Schoharie County 4H Club showing cows at several county fairs, even exhibiting at the NY State Fair.

Donald is survived by his six children: James & Terri Weaver, Donna & Dale Brooker, Carol Weaver,  and Judy & Don Hendrickson all of South New Berlin, Rose Weaver & Mark Beebe of Oxford, and Sharon & Ryan Cook of New Berlin in addition to many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, a brother Walter & Connie Weaver of Little Falls, NY.

Donald was predeceased by his wife Virginia, his parents William and Eloise, two brothers Charles and Frank Weaver, and a sister Gertrude Burnett.

Donald enjoyed spending time with his family putting puzzles together, or playing solitaire. He was an exceptionally accomplished Checker player and would beat anyone that challenged him, albeit humbly. He will be missed dearly and the family is comforted knowing he is reunited with his wife.

Friends may call from 5 to 7pm, Saturday March 25th, at Dakin Funeral Home LP of New Berlin. A funeral service will be held Sunday March 26th at 2pm at the funeral home with Pastor Robert Decker of the South New Berlin Baptist Church officiating. The interment will be held at later date.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to: The South New Berlin Emergency Squad or New Berlin Ambulance Service or Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes Street Norwich, NY 13815 or Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive Oneonta, NY 13820. Please make these contributions in the memory of Donald Weaver.

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Bryan & Ruthann Smith
Sherburne, NY

Our sincere condolences to the entire family during your time of loss. May God be with you and comfort you at this time.

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Terry Sue Potter
South New Berlin NY

Many hugs and prayers to the family of Don Weaver. So sorry for the loss of your, father, grandfather, great grandpa, and great great grandpa, and a wonderful friend. He is at peace now, with your mom, and the rest of the family in heaven. Remember all the good times.

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Ronald Brooks
Gilbertsville

So sorry for the loss of your father, my heart and prayer's go out to your family.

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Vicki Fowlston
Martville N.Y

He was a good person now he is family and virginia once again so glad that i was able to meet them.

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Jim and Linda Heath
Taberg, NY

Very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this time. Prayers and God bless.
Jim has many memories of Don that he will never forget. He was a great man.

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Laurie. Stensland
Seven Springs NC

To the Weaver family, I'm so sorry for your loss of your father! I'm sending my condolences during this time in your lives, your father was a proud father.
He will be missed by all that knew him.

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Randy & Cindee Ashcroft
Johnstown NY

So sorry for your loss we know how hard it is. But now they are together in the arms of our Lord.
Take care all of you remember the good times. God Bless you all

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Scott & Kathy Foster
Hubert.NC

So sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in our prayers.

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Amber Fairchild
Norwich NY

Don was a great man he was like a grandfather to me was always there if i needed something. He will be missed by all.

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Timothy Pacholyk
Auburn, NY

A Fun loving and generous man. I am so privileged to have met and known Mr. Weaver for a short period of time. Truly a happy and kind hearted sole. I enjoyed talking of the "Old Day's " on the farm with him. Don really new his tractors (John Deere ) and loved talking about them. His entire family is a true testimony of his family love and values, He will be missed . God Bless you Mr. Donald Weaver

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Malcolm Hamblett
Weston, VT

Judy and family, my condolences on the passing of your father. My God give you peace and comfort today and in the days to come.

 

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Janice Donlin
Otego, NY

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Don Weaver. I know he will be missed.

 

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Arlene Smith
Canajoharie, NY

Rose and family, I did not know your Dad, but from your post,especially his birthday party, he sure was loved and returned that love to all of you.
Know he rests in peace and is with your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless

 

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Vicki Fowlston
Martville N.Y

He was a great person he will be missed greatly condolences to you all

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Jerry Bovee
Yukon, Oklahoma.

My deepest condolences to the Weaver family. Rose and Carol, please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Just remember, the Lord will give you the strength to help you along. I'll be there in heart this weekend.

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Vicki Van Slyke
Richfield Springs NY

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and family !

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Sue Dalton
Norwich, NY

Grandpa you will be missed. Prayers and love to all of the family.

 

 

 
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