John R. French, M.D. died suddenly, of natural causes, at his home on Monday, December 27, 2010. He was a Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and practiced Rheumatology at Chatham Family Care. He was also an artist, musician and photographer. John was predeceased by his parents Jerome A. French and Isabelle K. (Robertson) French. He was well loved by his "Family", friends and patients. He will be missed. Religious services will be celebrated at Saint James Roman Catholic Church in Chatham on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 10am. Contributions may be made in Dr. French's name to Columbia Memorial Hospital. To send an online condolence visit, www.frenchblasl.com.