Samuel E. 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 the late 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 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, as well as his 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.