James A. Ogden, Of North Andover, 75, died May 21, 2007 on his way to go deep sea fishing: one of his greatest pleasures.

He was raised and educated in Somerville to the late Jesse and Beatrice (Chapman) Ogden. He had been a longtime Belmont resident.

After his education, he served in the US Air Force during the Korean War.

Most of his life, he has worked as a plumber, first at D.L. Murphy in Belmont and then self employed for the remaining many years.

He was an avid fisherman, especially deep sea, going as far as Alaska, he enjoyed music and had a very large record collection. His interest varied and he enjoyed cooking, travel, antiquing and going to yard sales. The time spent with his family and grandchildren was treasured by him.

Widower of Barbara J. (Crowley) Ogden. He is survived by 2 daughters and their husbands Pamela and Joseph Baptista of Woburn, Diane and Ted Hanley of North Andover, step daughter Vera and her husband Mark Walters of Virginia, step son Steve Machacek of Virginia, two sisters Dorothy Ogden of Somerville, Beatrice and her husband John Price of Billerica, 9 grandchildren, Brianna, Brett, Patrick, Kellie, Tom, Steve, Evan, Noel, Grace, three great grandchildren, Courtney, Tyler, Ryan and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Charles Ogden.

Family and friends are invited to funeral services on Thursday evening at 7 P.M. at the Dewhirst and Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St, NORTH ANDOVER. Burial will be private. Friends may call also on Thursday from 4 - 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in Mr. Ogden's name may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, N.Y. 13220. For directions or to place online condolences, please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com

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