Richard Proctor Ogden

Age 68, of Cohasset passed away on November 16, 2016, son of the late Harold Proctor Ogden and Jean Frances Ogden of Scituate, he is survived by his loving wife Deborah Grieci Ogden and his son Travis H. Ogden.

Richard will forever remain in the hearts of his sister, Lynne O'Brien and husband Mike O'Brien; sister Pamela Ogden; brother David Ogden and Dawn Mack; nieces and nephews, Darci O'Brien; Brett O'Brien and wife Jessica, and their children Trafton and Josephine.

Richard was a graduate of Scituate High School and attended Miami-Dade College. He served in the US Army and was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal. He was the acclaimed drummer of New England's award winning band "The Features" in the mid '60s.

Richard enjoyed numerous cross-country adventures in classic cars, the coolest being his VW Buses.

Candlelight Antiques in Cohasset was not only Richard's business, but his passion for over 35 years. Richard was an exemplary craftsman who had a special knack for restoring just about anything.

A South Shore native, Richard loved touring the Southwest, canoeing the rivers and lakes of Maine, boating in Cohasset Harbor, and game night with his family (which he always won).

He will always be remembered as a man of integrity and kindness.

Visiting hours will take place on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 from 3:00-7:00 PM at the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA. A Celebration of His Life will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 at 9:30 AM at Houghs Neck Congregational Church, 300 Manet Ave, Quincy, MA. Interment to follow at Cudworth Cemetery, Scituate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston.