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William D. (Bill) Weber, age 70, passed away from health complications on November 18, 2025 at his home in Rumford, RI. Bill graduated from St. Marys High School in St. Marys, WV in 1973. He went on to achieve an undergraduate chemistry degree from WVU and an organic chemistry doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh.
Bill worked for several companies in the field of microelectronic chemistry, including IBM, Ciba-Geigy, and Olin Chemical. He was an active member of the American Chemical Society and party to 23 US patents in the field of microelectronics.
In addition to being an avid amateur astronomer and member of Skyscrapers Inc. Astronomical Society of RI, Bill was involved in many home projects and enjoyed coin collecting, gardening, fishing, woodworking and golfing. He was a loving father and grandfather and active in the Rumford Lions Club.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Jack W. and Helen D. Weber, his wife, Melissa, son Samuel, and brother Mike. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Mary Morra; his daughter Dorsey Weber and her husband Edward Mahoney; his stepchildren Raymond (Anna), William (Ali) and Mary (Tim); his grandchildren Eleanor, Jacob, Lia, Frederick, George, Marion, Lucille, Herbert, and Leonard; his brothers Ed (Traci) and Dan (Connie); and his sister Ann.
Services will be held on Saturday, November 22 at 11 am, at Perry McStay Funeral Home, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI, 02914.
Shiva will be held on Saturday, November 22, from 2 pm to 7 pm, and Sunday, November 23 from 5 pm to 7 pm, at Bill and Mary's home, 1490 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI, 02916.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hope Health Hospice, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904, or Lions Club of Rhode Island, P.O. 4921, Rumford, RI 02916.