NORWICH – Gerald B. “Jerry” Weaver, 92, of Locust Street, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born July 13, 1917 in Oxford, Jerry was the son of Arthur and Gladys (Jones) Weaver. He attended school in Oxford and then worked at several local farms in the area. After working for both Baker’s Garage and Munyon’s Clothing in Oxford, Jerry joined the staff at The Evening Sun newspaper in 1955. He began his career in the circulation department and eventually became a reporter. He retired from the paper in 1982 as the city editor. He was proudly the editor of the farm page for many years after his official retirement.
Jerry was a strong supporter of youth and Agriculture. He was very fond and proud of the various awards he received throughout the years.  Among these were Friend of 4H, City of Norwich Youth Service Award, Friend of the Holstein Club Award, Chenango County Soil & Water Conservation District Forestry Award, Ambassador of Agriculture Award, Dairy Promotion Association and Dairy Council “Golden Cow” Award, along with numerous certificates of appreciation from the SPCA. July 16, 1982 was proclaimed Jerry Weaver Day in the City of Norwich.
On March 19, 1957, in Morris, Jerry married Ruth R. Rice. She died on July 8, 1987. He is survived by his three sons and their wives, Michael and Robyn Weaver of Norwich, William and Martha Smith of Tullos, LA and Gareth and Elaine Weaver of Burkesville, KY; five grandchildren, Ian and Alec Weaver of Norwich, Karen Newsom of Ruston, LA, Rebecca Helton of Alexandria, LA and Michelle Deville of Nebo, LA; four great-grandchildren, Karley and Kramer Newsom and Kyra and Eli Deville; one great-great grandchild, Charli Deville and a sister, Charlotte Caldwell of Norwich. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was predeceased by two sisters, Beverly Sprague and Shirley Weaver.
Funeral services for Jerry will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21 at the Wilson Funeral Home. Rev. Joseph Connolly, pastor and teacher at the United Church of Christ First Congregational, will officiate. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Monday from 6 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at a later date in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Jerry may be made to The Chenango County Dairy Promotion Committee c/o Terry Ives, 499 Ives Settlement Road, Bainbridge, NY 13733 or the charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be sent to Jerry’s family by visiting the Wilson Funeral Home website at: www.wilsonfh.com.