David Allan Weaver

David grew up in the Philadelphia area and loved his summers spent at Camp Nichecronk where he developed a love of sports and the outdoors that stayed with him throughout his life.

He graduated from the William Penn Charter School, then earned a BA In Economics from Muhlenberg College.

David was attracted to the beauty of New Hampshire and moved to Concord, NH in 1977 after accepting a job at Chubb Life Insurance Co as an IT programmer analyst. He continued his career at the company (under multiple company name changes) advancing to a Director level before his retirement from Lincoln National in 2012. He met his wife Rebecca (Becky) at work and they married in 1982.

David would never describe himself as a "people person," but he always had a way of letting you know he saw you. He took a genuine interest in the people he met over his lifetime. He never forgot to ask about your family, especially your children. He had a dry humor and a sharp wit that will be missed by many.

David was a loving husband and father. He took great pride in his 3 children and their accomplishments. He always encouraged them to show up and do their best so they could take pride in themselves. He wanted to know what was going on in their lives so he could actively participate in conversations with them. Our home was full of laughter, books, games and music of all types. Andrew Lloyd Webber was one of his favorites. David loved classical music, as well as Paul Simon. Growing up in Philadelphia, he had the opportunity to attend concerts of some of the great groups of the 50s and 60s. Those were great memories for him.

David’s love of sports and the outdoors carried into his adult life. He played tennis with friends until his ankles said ‘no more.' He loved hosting volleyball games and ping pong games when his family was young. He loved fishing, canoeing, hiking in the White Mountains, staying in Jackson, NH, and taking family trips to Cape May, NJ. He loved playing soccer, baseball and basketball with his kids, and foosball, t-ball and soccer with his grandkids. When his children were younger, David was a fixture in the stands at all of their sporting events. He loved family time. He enjoyed watching football, basketball, baseball and many other sports on TV, although he found no enjoyment in fantasy football! He was an avid reader and announced one day that retirement meant he could read the weekly Economist magazine from cover to cover. Reading to his grandkids and spending time with them was one of his great pleasures.

David was a dog person who grew to realize cats weren’t so bad. Animals were always drawn to him and he enjoyed showering them with attention and affection. He wanted a dog when he retired. He and his lab Newton would enjoy their walks and meeting the neighbors David hadn’t met while working. Walks began to take longer as he met more people.

David is survived by his loving wife, Becky (Dunklee) and his three children: Amy Weaver and her husband Jake Harte, Adam Weaver, and Eric Weaver and his wife Rebecca. He loved Jake and Rebecca as if they were his own children. He leaves 4 grandchildren whom he loved and cherished: Lily, Charlie, Gus and Stella. How he loved these precious treasures, and they will miss their Grampy.

David is also survived by his beloved sister Jane, her husband Don Wheatcraft and their children Allan and wife Michelle and Cindy Riley. He had a special place in his heart for Allan and Cindy, with whom he shared many adventures and an easy sense of humor. David also leaves behind his brother-in-law Dan Dunklee and his wife Kris and their children Caleb, Megan Wyatt and her husband Robert, and Samantha Rodrigues and her husband Chris; cousins Sam McCaulley and his daughter Daron, and Jane Limoncello and her husband Phil and children Samantha and Milan. He leaves several great nieces and nephews who gave him great enjoyment: Rob and Maddison Wheatcraft, Fred Riley, Brennan Dunklee, Noah and Ryder Wyatt and Ellie and Thea Rodrigues.

David was predeceased by his parents and his in-laws Harold and Eleanor Dunklee. He enjoyed fishing and working on house projects with Harold and had a close teasing relationship with Ellie.

Public calling hours will be held at Bennett Funeral Home 209 North Main St Concord NH on Saturday February 4 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to an animal shelter or animal rescue organization of your choice, the NH Food Bank (nhfoodbank.org), The Friendly Kitchen in Concord NH (www.thefriendlykitchen.org) or The World Central Kitchen (www.worldcentralkitchen.org).