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Edgar St. Jean Obituary

Edgar C. St. Jean December 12, 1935 - May 19, 2013 Plainfield - Edgar C. St. Jean, 77, of Tarbox Rd. beloved husband of Marilyn (Marion) St. Jean passed away Sunday afternoon at W.W. Backus Hospital, Norwich. He was born December 12, 1935 in Plainfield a son of the late Theodore and Valada (Lacourse) St. Jean and was a lifelong resident. Mr. St. Jean was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was employed at Electric Boat for 25 years, owned Ed's Corner in Jewett City for 20 years, worked for the Griswold School System for seven years and currently owned Ed's Lock & Key. Besides his wife he leaves a son Douglas C. St. Jean of Plainfield; two daughters Debra L. Bray of Bloomfield and Judith Petrunti of East Granby; a granddaughter Angela Petrunti ; two sisters Irene Hutchinson and Anna Ferria both of Plainfield; also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers Theodore and Roland St. Jean, a sister Dora Ouimette and a son in law Paul Bray. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. in St. John the Apostle Church, Plainfield. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA. 01701 or to the American Lung Assoc. 45 Ash St. East Hartford, CT. 06108-3272. Dougherty Bros. Funeral Home, Plainfield has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on May 21, 2013.

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Shirley DeFosse

May 25, 2013

Words could never express how I felt when I heard the news of a very long time friend's passing My heart goes out to my best friend Marilyn and her children Doug,Deb.and Judy Sincere sympathy with my love, thoughts and prayers

May 22, 2013

Deb sorry for your loss. I know words can't take away the pain, but know he is in a better place. Love and prayers, Lisa

Doreen Boulanger

May 22, 2013

Doug, I'm so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing...just know he isn't in pain any more...He will live on in your heart every single day as my parents do in mine....My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time...

May 21, 2013

Deepest sympathy to Doug and his family at this sad time...Tammy

May 21, 2013

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND...

May 21, 2013

I remember MR St. Jean from my days in Troop 20. He had a great sense of humor and wonderful personality. Another of the 'Good Guys' is gone... My condolences to his family. RIP Ed.

May 21, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Stjean family.Ed was a life long friend to me since I was a young boy.I will miss his sound advise and wit. He was a great guy, and a hard working man, and I'll miss him. Stan kobelski Jewett City

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