Raymond Emery Cushing

Estes Park resident Ray Cushing died at his home July 1, 2016 He was 89 years old. Raymond Emery Cushing was born July 27, 1926 in Bucksport, ME. His parents were Raymond and Elsie (Saunders) Cushing. After high school, Ray was drafted into the United States Army and served 2 years as a radio operator and a member of the 10th Mountain Division in Italy. After discharge, he reenlisted and served again, this time in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. After his service, Ray returned to Maine. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering. Ray was head of the Measurement Instrumentation Section, Satellite Communications Branch of the Naval Research Lab. He traveled world-wide for the Navy and was instrumental in early testing of the VLF (Very Low Frequency) experiments that later were used in developing our Atomic clocks and GPS systems. Ray retired from the Navy after 31 years. On August 10, 1952 he married Patricia Nash in Bangor, ME. After retirement the couple moved to Estes Park, CO where Ray was active in the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the Estes Park Library. Patricia died in 2003. A graveside service will be held Friday July 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Estes Valley Memorial Gardens. Donations in Ray’s memory may be made to the Estes Park Library Foundation or to the Estes Park Medical Center Foundation (EPMCF) in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.