Raymond L. Jacobsen

10/27/1935 - 8/14/2025

Niantic - Raymond L. Jacobsen, 89, born and raised in Guilford and a longtime resident of Niantic passed away Aug. 14, 2025. He was the husband, life-long best friend, and soulmate of Barbara Knowles Jacobsen. They recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary.

Raymond was born in Guilford, Oct. 27, 1935, the son of Morris and Margaret Jacobsen. He was the loving father of Bruce Jacobsen (Kathy) and Julie Jacobsen Simon (Martin). He is also survived by one granddaughter, Corey "CJ", and three grandsons, Mike, Kevin, and Nick.

The youngest of eight boys, Raymond was predeceased by his brothers, Henry, Paul, Marius, Howard, Robert, William, and Edwin.

Ray honorably and proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Raymond was a 1953 graduate of Guilford High School, a 1962 graduate of University of Connecticut (Bachelor of Science in Mathematics), a 1970 graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Master of Science in Computer Science), and earned a certificate from Connecticut Culinary Institute.

Prior to retirement, Raymond worked as a computer scientist at General Dynamics Electric Boat, Sonalysts, Connecticut College, and the State of Connecticut at the York Correctional Institute.

He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, biking, skiing, hiking, gardening, kayaking, cooking, walking the Niantic boardwalk, bowling, and viewing wildlife in his backyard and at Rocky Neck State Park.

Burial services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rails to Trails (Connecticut) or 30 Mile River Watershed Association (Mount Vernon, Maine).

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