Raymond A. Palmer Jr., 62, died Nov. 24, 2009, of injuries and disabilities resulting from a car accident in 2006.

Palmer spent his entire professional career at the University of Connecticut, where he began in the Department of 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. He led the placement program for nearly 15 years, and was a sought-after counselor for thousands of UConn business students.

He was a member of many professional organizations, routinely presented at professional conferences, and was widely published in his field.

There will be a celebration of his life in the spring. 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 a charity of choice.

For an online memorial guestbook, please visit the Potter Funeral Home website.