Samuel E. Griffiths, III

Samuel E. Griffiths, III October 21, 1935 — June 8, 2025 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, Woody 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 Doylestown, PA 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 Silverdale, WA, 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. Woody was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by his friends and family.

Friends and Relatives are invited to a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 27th , 2026, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Rd., Solebury, PA 18963. Reception to follow immediately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Woody’s name to The Episcopal Academy, 1785 Bishop White Dr., Newtown Square, PA 19073 https://give.episcopalacademy.org/campaigns/41974/donations/new?a=7273113

and or Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 377, Solebury, PA 18963 https://www.trinitysolebury.org/donate