John R. Ghublikian, formerly of New Seabury, Weymouth and Boston, died at Atria at Marina Place, Quincy, on March 18 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Weymouth, he graduated from Weymouth High School in 1935 and Tufts University in 1939.

Mr. Ghublikian began his career with the E.B. Badger Co. in Cambridge as a chemical engineer. He served the company for several years in Europe and returned to serve as president from 1975 to 1983.

Upon his retirement, he became a professor at Tufts University and taught chemical plant management.

He was a member of the board at Wentworth Institute and served as chairman of the board from 1985 to 1992. Upon his retirement from the board at Wentworth, he was granted an honorary doctorate.

He held several patents in the petro-chemical industry.

Mr. Ghublikian summered for several years in New Seabury and upon retirement took up permanent residence there. He was an avid tennis player and golfer.

Husband of the late Leona (Laskowski) Ghublikian, he is survived by his children, Jack Ghublikian and his wife, Maureen, of Dorchester, and Ann Ghublikian and her partner, Margaret Sutherland, of Richmond; and three grand-children, Anna Ghublikian, John Ghublikian and Jane Ghublikian.

A memorial service and burial will take place at a later date.

Donations may be sent to Wentworth Institute of Technology, 550 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115.