Raymond E. Spaulding

I just received the RU Magazine and saw the sad news. The above picture of Dr. Spaulding is exactly as I remember him--always with a smile and a laugh--which I would recognize anywhere. I was an undecided major at "RC" until I took 2 general ed. math classes from him. I went in with zero confidence and left declaring a major in Math, with Dr. Spaulding as my Advisor! 5 years later 'Ray' became my colleague as I joined the department --first as a GTA, then as an instructor. He was always a...

Jackie and Family, We were so sorry to learn of Ray’s passing. I always enjoyed seeing you both at the Rec Hall. Please know we are thinking of you and send our love. Betty and John Johnson

Ray had a special place in my life because he helped me finish my degree at tech. I will miss seeing him cycle by my house. I am so very sorry for your loss. Much love from Sandy Cauthen

I'll miss seeing Ray...

Jackie- so very sorry to hear of Ray's death. All our sympathy and prayers for you and your family.

My prayers for the family.

A memory
I saw Ray on his bike several years ago while I was walking my dog in Wildwood Park. As he rode past a young woman jogger wearing airpods she tossed her phone in the air and began screaming hysterically.
The dog dragged me over to her as everyone else around backed away so I asked her what was the matter. When she calmed down enough to speak, while crying about her now broken phone, she told me that the man on the bike was stalking her and she was terrified.
The...

We will miss seeing Ray on his bike. Keeping your family in our prayers.