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CARLETON, Dr. Raymond Charles Steven Dr. Raymond Charles Steven Carleton, born May 28th, 1927 to Carl Anders Ragnar Carleton and his wife Janina, passed away on Tuesday, April 8th due to complications arising from cancer. He was 80 years old. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 48 years, Gerry, four children of whom he was intensely, unendingly proud, Annelise (Bill), Michael (Jessica), Peter (Lisa) and Andrew (Nika), and two grandchildren, Lilianna and Logan. He was Professor Emeritus at Miami University, where he taught Educational Psychology and Early Childhood Development for 23 years. He was a member of the Oxford Kiwanis, a lector and Eucharistic minister at St. Mary's Church, a participant in the Oxford Police department's C.O.P. program, a frequent performer in local theatre, an avid bridge player and Miami sports fan, and an energetic community volunteer. He was a loving, devoted husband, unabashedly romantic after nearly 5 decades with the woman he always called the love of his life. He was a caring and supportive father, who taught us how to be and showed us how to live. He is, and always will be, our first best inspiration. "Life is good" he taught us. We believe him, and we will miss him. There will be no viewing, but a memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 19th at St. Mary's Church in Oxford.
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Adam Uscicki
April 14, 2008
My Uncle Ray was one of my favorite uncles. He taught me lessons when I was younger that he may not have realized. I lost touch with him and all my family on that side in recent years, but the memories I have I'll never forget. I can only apsire to have a relationship I as strong and loving as Uncle Ray and Aunt Gerry.
Aunt Gerry, Annelise, Mike, Pete and Andy, my heart and prayers go out to you and yours.
Julia Becker (Jokerst)
April 12, 2008
How lucky I am to be Uncle Ray's niece! What a loving, happy, wise man he always was. With so many nieces and nephews, he still found the place in his heart to connect to me, to give me his full attention and loving gaze when I spoke (which wasn't often, as I was so quiet in those days! So, how much more it meant that he listened to me.) He was so full of joy and life. Aunt Gerry, Annelise, Michael, Peter, and Andrew - my heart is with you in these days. I know that my mother was the first to greet him - what an incredible bond those two have!
Love, Julia
Janet (Jokerst) Kawczynski
April 11, 2008
Dear Uncle Ray,
Goodbye. May you find everlasting loving peace in heaven with those you love who have passed before you (including your sister, my mom). Thank you for the memories of joy and love. Love, your niece, Janet
Dear Aunt Gerry, Annelise, Peter, Michael and Andrew,
Uncle Ray was a truly special man, such a kind, optimistic and loving person!
My heart is with each of you at this time.
Love, Janet
Dorothy Hurley
April 11, 2008
Dear Gerry - what a sad time this must be for you and your family. Ray was such a great asset to the Oxford Community - he will be missed when the need for a man of elegance with the strength of commoness is called for. I will not soon forget the Carleton's generosity when we struggled with hope and sadness as we watched our grandson, Josh, in his last days of CF - so my sadness is twofold today - for you and for the those you and Ray reached out to in so many unknown ways.....We keep you in our thoughts in the difficult days ahead - let these lovely spring days assure you that though death seems permanent - life through our love and memories returns in unexpected splendor
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Patrick Flick
April 10, 2008
Dr. Carleton was on my Defense Committee for my MA in Playwriting from Miami back in 1990. His son, Michael is a dear friend to this day and his daughter Lisa was in my dorm at Thompson Hall at MU during my undergrad days. I still have pics of Lisa and myself dressing as "elves" to help the Oxford Lion's Club's "Santa" to hand out treats to the kids. Boy was Santa surprised when we showed up!
My heart goes out to Mike, Lisa and the rest of the Carleton clan. Dr. Ray will be missed. Best, Patrick Flick
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