John Malcolm Brogden, Jr., (Jack), 84, most recently of North Branford and formerly a long-time resident of Dromara Road in Guilford, died peacefully on April 7 with his family by his side. Jack was born on March 13, 1930 in Providence, Rhode Island, to Malcolm and Charlotte Brogden.

Jack was predeceased by his brother Kirk and is survived by a brother Davis of Newport Rhode Island; his wife of 54 years Mary (Pepper); children Sally, John, and Anne; as well as grandchildren Blair, Dylan, and Kyle. Jack grew up in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, and was a graduate of Moses Brown School, Brown University, and Tufts School of Medicine. Jack grew up sailing and duck hunting on Narragansett Bay, loved being on the water, and remained an avid sailor, duck hunter, and retriever dog trainer. Jack served in the Navy and Marines and after medical residency at Yale, he was a practicing surgeon in Guilford for more than 35 years. Jack was a former member of the Sachem’s Head Yacht Club, the Shoreline Retriever Club, the Guilford Sportsmen’s Association, and the Branford Gun Club.

A memorial service will be planned for some time later this spring. Arrangements are in the care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com.