Raymond D. Dewey

Raymond D. Dewey, age 84, of Richmond, Va died July 31, 2003. He was born and grew up in Mansifield, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Fern R. Dewey; two sons, Raymond Dewey Jr and his wife Pat of Powhatan and Jeffrey A. Dewey and his wife Pat of Mechanicsville; two grandchildren, Mark S. Dewey and his wife Jill of Midlothian and Allison J. Dewey of Mechanicsville. Also surviving a sister, Beatrice J. Wanck and her husband Walt of Naples, Fla. Ray spent five and a half years in the U.S. Air Force in WWII. He retired from Reynolds Metal as a research scientist in 1983. He authored several books on spectroscopy which were used as science class textbooks. He also held several patents for new designs of equipment. Ray was very active in his neighborhood and always ready to help others. He was a member of Bon Air United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at the Huguenot Chapel of Wood Funeral Homes, 1020 Huguenot Rd, Monday, August 4, 2003 at 4 p.m. with interment in Wellsboro, Pa at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Bon Air United Methodist Church