GLENS FALLS – Elaine Phyllis Weaver, 91 died on Friday, May 9, 2020 in Glens Falls.
Born on Jan 29, 1929, she was the daughter of Harry and Bertha (nee Bartholomew) Knapp of Hudson Falls. She is predeceased by her husband James Phillip Weaver.
She attended high school in Hudson Falls and graduated from Potsdam University with a degree in education, specializing in early childhood development and special education for remedial studies. She taught in many different school districts including Queensbury, Glenmont MD, Winter Park, FL, Allendale, NJ, Central Bucks, PA, and Bridgewater, NJ.
Elaine was active in numerous community activities serving as president of Flemington NJ Women’s club, member of the Morris Choral Society in Morristown, NJ, Volunteer at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, NJ, and was a member of the AAUW, and Daughters of the American Revolution – Washington Crossing, PA Chapter.
She is survived by her son Greg Weaver of Glens Falls, NY and daughter Susan Weaver of Queensbury, NY, grandchildren Jeannette Weaver and Greg Weaver both of Doylestown PA, and great-grandchildren Elena and Tamsin Hollis.
Elaine had a full and rewarding life. She enjoyed her career and social activities in addition to traveling with her husband, but most of all she enjoyed the time spent with her grandchildren.
Interment will be at the Union Cemetery in the Town of Fort Edward.
I extend my most sincere condolences to Elaine’s family at this time. Elaine was such a special lady. I greatly admired her for her kindness and intelligence. She loved her family and she was so proud of her two children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. I truly enjoyed getting to know Elaine and talking with her about her life, her travels and the many books that she had read. Elaine will be sorely missed by all who were blessed to know her. I pray that your happy memories will help to sustain you as you mourn her loss.
Susan and Greg please accept my condolences for the loss of your mom 🙏. Glad to have been given the chance to take care of her. I will miss her and our evening snacks and visits. Sincerely her evening nurse. Nancy Scarselletta.