Raymond J. Davis, 66, of Manchester, died unexpectedly, Friday, April 3, 2009, at his home.

He was born Jan. 31, 1943, in Hartford, and was the son of the late Raymond and Isabelle (Wallace) Davis. Raymond was a graduate of Central Connecticut State University and University of Connecticut. He was a physics teacher and head of the science department at Rockville High School for over 30 years, recently retiring. Raymond was an avid Boston Red Sox and Celtics fan. He enjoyed traveling and gardening. He was a tennis coach and also an enthusiastic tennis player. He was a member of the Manchester Historical Society, National Science Teachers Association, Connecticut Science Teachers Association, and the American Association of Physics Teachers.

Raymond is survived by uncles, George E. Wallace and his wife, Pearl, of Wethersfield, and George Sorber of Old Saybrook; cousins, George J. Wallace of Wethersfield and Jean Golicz and her husband, Stefan, of Old Saybrook; as well as extended family in Scotland, Bermuda, and the USA. He will also be missed by his many dear and close colleagues and friends at Rockville High School.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday April 7, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Raymond's memory may be made to the Manchester Historical Society, 106 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT 06040.

Funeral arrangements are by the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel.