GRETE M. JAMES, 74, a lifelong resident of Ocean Grove, died Saturday, November 10, 2007 at home. She was a Budget Analyst for Naval Weapons Station Earle, retiring nine years ago. Mrs. James was a member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church, Ocean Grove where she sang in the choir and was a member of the church circle. She was a member of the auditorium choir and the ladies auxiliary. Mrs. James volunteered at the St. Pauls Food Pantry, worked the elections at Eagle Fire House in Ocean Grove and worked for the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association in the Auditorium Box Office. She was a 1950 graduate of Neptune High School. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack James, in 1975, by her niece, Jamie Swolinzky, and by her brother, Albert Swolinzky. Surviving are her daughter, Tracey James, of Ocean Grove, her son, Jeffrey R. James, of Canton, CT, two grandchildren, her niece, Wendy Swolinzky, her sister-in-law, Marilyn Swolinzky, a grand niece and a grand nephew. A Memorial Service and Celebration of her life was held on Thursday morning, Nov. 15th at 10:00 AM at St. Pauls United Methodist Church, 80 Embury Avenue, Ocean Grove. Friends were invited to call from 2-4 and 7-9 Wednesday at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home 118 Main Avenue Ocean Grove. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, 54 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove or to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, would be appreciated.