Raymond A. Palmer Jr

Raymond A. Palmer Jr., 62, of Colchester, CT died November 24, 2009 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He succumbed to the injuries and resulting disability he acquired as a result of a car accident in November of 2006. He was born August 21, 1947 in Pawtucket, RI, the only child of Raymond A. Palmer Sr. and Elinor (Haworth) Palmer, both of whom predeceased him. He was married to Linda Larson October 4, 1984 in Port Clyde, Maine. Besides his loving wife and companion of 35 years, he is survived by cousins Linnea Hallee, Caroline Wandle and Tani Tierney; in laws Terry, Karen and Florence Larson and numerous close friends and associates, among them Tony Veloso and Mary Bartelt, Deb and Jim Russel, Linda and Pete Johnson, Gail Brownell and Jay Supnick, Pat Howland, Beth Munana, Lillian Morales, Fran Bowen and Sally Power. He graduated from Classical High School in Providence, RI, and went on to earn a B.S. in mathematics at the University of Vermont and a MA in education from the University of Connecticut. He spent his entire professional career at the University of Connecticut where he began in Residential Life, then became Associate Director of Career Services and was the Assistant Dean and Director of the MBA Placement Program in the School of Business at the time of the accident which resulted in his retirement. His primary concern was always for the students and he was known for his kind, patient manner with all who sought his guidance. His style was one of quiet reserve overlaid upon a bright intellect and a dry sense of humor. He was a member of numerous professional organizations, routinely presented at professional conferences and was widely published in his field. Other interests were model trains, UCONN Women's basketball, cats, reading and travel with a particular fondness for the Maine Coast. Arrangements are being made by Potter Funeral Home in Willimantic, CT. There will be no visitation or services. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 855 Asylum Ave., Hartford, CT 06105; or Mansfield Animal Shelter, 230 Clover Mill Rd. Mansfield, CT 06268; or Earth Justice, 156 Williams St. suite 800, New York, NY 10038 or any charity of your choice. For online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com .