Walter E. Weeton Jr. a longtime Needham resident of Needham died at his home on Monday January 24th. He was 77 years old. A graduate of Cleveland State College, Mr. Weeton was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. He was the first Sales Manager for Digital Equipment Corp in Maynard. Mr. Weeton retired in 1992 from Computer Peripherals as a Manufacturers Rep . He was a member of the New England and International Chapter of Royal Doulton International Collectors Club. The beloved wife of Phyllis Whipple (Pledger), he was the loving father of David P. Weeton of Glendale AZ, Valerie Hare and her husband Robert of San Diego CA, Randall Weeton and his wife Mary Ashley of Los Gatos CA ad the late Walter E. Weeton III. Step-father of Wendy Whipple Swanton and her husband William of Winchester and Laurie Whipple Wilson and her husband Robert of Needham. Brother of Patricia Spaeth of Palm Desert CA and the late John W. Weeton. Dear grandfather of of Azlynn and Kylise Hare, James and Krystopher Weeton, Margaret and Thomas Swanton, Nicholas and Kristen Wilson. He is also survived by his dear caregiver Donna Snow. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday February 22 at the Christ Episcopal Church 1132 Highland Avenue Needham at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers memorials in Walters name may be made to the VNA Care Network Hospice, 175 Highland Avenue Needham MA 02494. Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham.