James A. Carrig, 66, of Lexington, formerly of Belmont died Friday April 27, 2012 in Burlington. He was born in Cambridge on August 3, 1945 and was a 1963 graduate of Belmont High School. He later graduated from Northeastern University in 1969 and received master's degrees from Syracuse University in the 1970's. A dedicated teacher, Mr. Carrig taught overseas in Ghana and at various locations in the United States. He also was employed by the former Digital Equipment Corp. as a technical writer. A Lexington resident since 1999, he traveled extensively for many years worldwide for work and for educational experiences. He was a loving, caring and understanding friend to many here and also to friends he met in his travels. Services will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to Mawuli School, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana. Arrangements are under the care of Charles W. Dee and Susan M. Dee, Dee Funeral Home of Concord. To share a remembrance in his guestbook please visit www.deefuneralhome.com. Service: Services will be private.