Bernard P. St. Jean, M.D.

Bernard P. St. Jean, M.D., 70, of East Greenwich, passed away September 3, 2018 at home, surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Michele “Mickey” (Rusnak) St. Jean.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edgar A. and Rachel I. (DeCesare) St. Jean.

Dr. St. Jean had worked at Kent Hospital for many years, serving as Chief of Surgery from 1991-1994 and 1997-2009.  He loved the hospital and willingly served on many committees.

His three passions in life were; medicine, family and food.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Nicholas B. St. Jean (Amanda), Corina M. St. Jean and Alicia B. Craig (Nicholas); a sister, Carolyn M. St. Jean-Gogan (Peter); grandchildren, Camden, Finn, Kailyn and Riley; and a nephew, Craig.

Funeral Saturday, September 8 ^th at 10:00am from the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich.  Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., East Greenwich. Burial will be private.  Calling hours:  Friday, September 7 ^th 4-7pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care or Our Lady of Mercy Church Outreach Services.

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