Samuel E. Griffiths, III

Samuel E. “Woody” Griffiths, III

Samuel E. “Woody” Griffiths, III, 89, loving husband, dedicated father and loyal

partner died on June 8, 2025 at his home in Buckingham, PA with family by his side.

Woody was born on October 21, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA to Samuel E. Griffiths, Jr.

and Marion M. (Gordon) Griffiths. He was raised in Drexel Hill, PA and Radnor, PA

and graduated from The Episcopal Academy and The Pennsylvania State University.

He had a long and successful career in the insurance industry most notably with The

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company before forming Griffiths-Schreiber &

Company with longtime associate Donald R. Schreiber. Known for his “integrity,

sincerity and professionalism,” he cherished his business relationships.

Woody was an avid sportsman, outdoorsman, golfer and traveler. As a fly fisherman

and upland bird hunter, he traveled far and wide, from Alaska to Europe, in search

of the elusive trout and wily partridge. As a long time member of Trinity Episcopal

Church, Solebury, PA and Lookaway Golf Club he developed many lasting

friendships. During his lifetime, along with his wife Ginger, he traveled extensively

throughout the world, especially to Scotland, UK. His favorite destination though

was his beloved home “Wundulla” in remote western Maine where he enjoyed time

with friends and family for over fifty years. He was also never without one of his

four-legged friends, Beagles, Brittany and English Springer Spaniels.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Helen Virginia (Ginger) Rife

Griffiths. He is survived by his three sons and their families: Samuel E. “Woody”

Griffiths, IV and Lynn Kelly Griffiths of Carversville, PA and Vero Beach, FL, Jeffrey

Allan Griffiths and Roseanne K. Griffiths of Silverdale, WA and Steven C. Griffiths and

Amy L. Griffiths of Doylestown, PA. Also surviving are his seven grandchildren:

Samuel E. “Woody” Griffiths, V of West Palm Beach, FL, Caroline P. Griffiths of

Boston, MA, Julia R. Griffiths of Castle Rock, CO, Allan G. Griffiths of Honolulu, HI,

Hope C. Griffiths of Silverdale, WA, Sophie H. Griffiths and Rachel C. Griffiths both of

Doylestown, PA. He is also survived by a very special circle of close friends and his

dear partner Mary E. T. Walrond.

Woody will be remembered for his humility, generosity and kindness to all who

knew him. He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by his friends and family.

A memorial service is planned for a future date.