Dr. Lee sewed up my daughter’s face after a dog bite.  He was a superb human being and a great doctor.

Steve M

My sincere condolences to Dr. Lee’s family. I was his medical assistant at LMMG Just before he decided to leave and pursue his own endeavors. He was a very nice man and good to work with. This news is very shocking. Blessings, Carol Wilson Santiago

Dearest Sang and Lee Family-
My deepest sympathies for your loss. 
I will always remember your husband’s kindness, patience and loving demeanor with his beautiful children Emma and Kai at drop off or pick up time at TBTNS.
Sending loving thoughts your way…

Condolences,
Jill Russo

I was a resident with John and I’m still in shock hearing of his passing.  He was a wonderful mentor and he is one of the reasons I have such fond memories of training.  His dry wit, genuine kindness and compassion for others contributed greatly to my experience.   My deepest sympathies to his family.  

I just learned of Dr. Lee’s passing and am shocked and saddened. He helped me with my reconstruction surgery after breast cancer. 
He was always patient, kind and had a great sense of humor which would just put you at ease. I saw him before the pandemic for a consultation and was getting ready to make another appointment.  What a tremendous loss of such a great man and doctor. My sincere condolences to his family. I will keep you all in my prayers! 
Rest In Peace Dr. Lee, you will and are missed by many. 

I am in shock. He did so much for me. He loved his family deeply.  He had a great manner about him . Always smiling.  A true professional with his work.  I will miss you  Dr Lee. 

Dr. Lee was a wonderful and caring surgeon. I will always remember his smile. 
Rest in eternal peace. 

I will never forget this wonderful man.  Dr. Lee was  always  so caring and compassionate toward me at a very difficult time in my life,  and again,  later,  at another concerning time.  His sincerity and his  interest in my life impressed me so much.  He  always asked how my grandkids and husband were doing.  He treated me with such dignity and made me feel that I was deserving of the best,  regardless  of  my age at the time of my diagnosis.   His sense of humor was so relaxing and helpful during difficult decision- making moments.  I am so sad to learn of his death and am so sad  for his family.  He spoke of them with such love.  I will never forget him and his expertise,  his kind ways and his wonderful smile.  He left a lasting impression on me and my husband.  Rest in peace,  Dr. Lee.  We are sending loving prayers and thoughts for your family.
Linda and Sal Costanza

I remember John as a wonderful resident and was heartbroken to hear of his passing. His calming presence will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family on this unexpected loss.

I was a patient of Doctor Lee’s and just learned of his passing. My heart is broken for his family.  Dr. Lee performed TRAM flap reconstruction on  me after I had a mastectomy in January of 2010. While I was recovering  in the hospital, many doctors and nurses came to see me to ask if they could see first hand what Dr. Lee had done.  He had brought a whole new way of performing  this procedure to L&M and many in the medical field were in awe  of  his work.  But even more important than being a skillful surgeon, Dr. Lee was a compassionate and caring practitioner.  His reassuring ways and sincere smile helped to put this frightened cancer patient at ease.  I will never forget you Dr. Lee.  May you Rest In Peace.  And may your family know that there are many of us who embrace them in love and prayer.  

Dr. Lee saved my life after a post surgical complication.  He was a brilliant, incredibly talented surgeon with immense compassion & dedication to his patients. He had such an easy going, reassuring way about him & a great sense of humor.  My heart aches for his wife & children & all who worked with him. I will be forever grateful that our paths crossed. Rest in Peace Dr. Lee.

I saw Dr. Lee for a consultation in his office just prior to his passing.  He was his usual kind, generous self.  I knew him for many years as I taught his children piano.  He was vibrant and extremely caring and he loved his family.  I loved being in their presence because they are truly “ Salt of the Earth” people.  His wife and children are gems.  This loss is so devastating to so many.  I pray for strength and God’s grace for Sang and Emma and Kai.  

Dr. Lee was my doctor since the summer of 2020. He was helping me through a most difficult time and I will miss him greatly.  He was always direct, gave advice when I (often) sought it, and was so patient and irreproachably professional and diligent.  I grieve not only for his staff and especially his family, but for myself and our community's loss.

I had just moved to Connecticut when I had to have skin cancer surgery and Dr. Lee was so lovely. He joyfully talked about his wife and kids and listened with interest about my family. I only found out the devastating news today and am so saddened for his family, friends and colleagues. You will be missed Dr. Lee. Thank you for your kindness.
Amanda

I am so saddened and shocked with the loss of Dr. Lee.  he was such a brilliant surgeon and amazing person.  I was so  blessed to have met him and  to have him as my doctor.  My sincere condolences do his family, friends, and colleagues.   Rest in Peace Dr. Lee.     

I will continue to keep you and your family in my  prayers and thoughts, 
Theresa Kaiser



I was saddened and shocked to hear of Dr Lee's passing. When I was devastated by my breast cancer mastectomy Dr Lee helped me with a breast implant. He was always patient and kind and often asked about my family. I sincerely send my condolences to Dr Lee's family friends and colleagues. I will always keep him in my prayers!

I was blessed to be a patient of Dr. Lee since 2017. I saw him in June and he was always so kind and caring! We always chatted about our families and his face always lit up when he spoke of his children who were the same age as my grandchildren! Needless to say, I was stunned to hear of his passing! I will be keeping his family in my thoughts and prayers today and always! 

John was a surgical resident just ahead of me throughout my residency. He was a wonderful teacher and a reliable, reassuring presence. He had a kind way about him. He had a smile that cold put people at ease in the most difficult situations. He will be missed. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, close friends, colleagues and patients. 

My deepest sympathy is extended to Doctor Lee’s family. May God’s love surround you all and give you comfort. 
He was my “ knight in shining armor” as I went through breast cancer. He was so kind and compassionate. I was just going to schedule a visit with him(I haven’t seen him in a few years), thinking to myself I couldn’t wait to hear about his kids and family. 
I am deeply saddened with his passing and I have added you all to my daily prayers. 
Peace 
Karen Butler

I came to pay my respects to Dr Lee and his family today. I am a firm believer in "signs" and on the way, just before getting off the highway I had a beautiful bald eagle fly over my car. I couldn't help but think it was a sign from Dr Lee that he was flying free.
I also want to thank Sarah for reaching out as I was leaving and the much needed hug that we shared. 
RIP Dr Lee and thank you for all you did for not only me, but everyone who's life you touched!
 

I am saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person.  He wasn’t just an amazing surgeon he was a kind and caring human being.  When he saw the extent of my botched breast reduction he assured me that he would do his best to make me whole again.  He was true to his words, he gave me my life back. Every appointment was like going to see a friend. When I told him my granddaughter was going to UCONN he offered any advice and support for her.  
My deepest condolences to his family friends and staff 🙏🏽❤️

I’ve only known Dr Lee for a few months. He was part of the surgical team handling my mastectomies. From the first time we spoke, I was amazed at his caring manner and how patiently he answered all my questions. I immediately knew I was in the presence of an exceptional person., both personally and professionally. I am feeling pretty devastated by his passing, even though I hadn’t known him for long. I can’t imagine what his family, friends and colleagues are feeling right now. My heart breaks for his wife, children  parents., and brother. I will always have fond memories of Dr Lee, and I know this world was a better place for his woefully brief presence. 

I had the honor of working with John as his surgical colleague from the time he joined the staff at L+M hospital . Aside from his vast skill as a surgeon he was one of the nicest humans I have ever met. I felt better after every conversation I ever had with him both in and out of the operating room . He is one of a few people that I will always and frequently think of as time passes. 

I had breast cancer treatment and was recommended to Dr Lee for reconstruction. He was a wonderful doctor. I was saddened by his passing.  My condolences go out to the Lee family and staff. He will be greatly missed.

I was very fortunate to have Dr. Lee as my surgeon for reconstruction after a mastectomy.  He was always kind and caring, and explained all options available to me so that I could make the best decision.  We enjoyed talking about his family and my grandchildren.  Dr. Lee was not only a skilled surgeon, but he was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor.  I will never forget him.  My sincere condolences go out to his family.

My sincere condolences to Dr. Lee’s family, coworkers, patients and friends. 
I was told by a dermatologist that she wouldn’t touch my large cysts on my back and stomach. She also said they’d NEVER be covered by insurance to remove them. Then she referred me to Dr. Lee and he removed both cysts through my insurance and did an incredible job. I was nervously babbling through one of the procedures and he talked to me the whole time. He also returned every call I made to him and answered every question I had in his calm and professional manner as I recovered. 
I am so grateful to have met him and he will be sorely missed. 

My deepest heartfelt condolences to all the members of the Lee family and his staff. I am so deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Lee’s sudden passing. I had met him only once but his kindness and gentle way was evident. May he rest  in eternal peace ✝️ 🕊💐💙 

There are some who bring a light so great to the world,
   that even after they are gone, the light remains...

I had the privilege of working with Dr. Lee at the Middlesex Surgical Center...and it truly was a privilege.  So kind and gentle to his patients,  as well as  meticulous in their care.  The same can be said of how he treated the staff at the Surgical Center.  
He will be missed...

Condolences to his family and his surgical family💔


I can’t believe my beloved plastic surgeon Dr Lee has unexpectedly passed away.   When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was devastated.  With his ongoing and compassionate support I was able to navigate a bilateral mastectomy during the Covid-19 pandemic.  With him by my side as well as his medical staff I navigated through three surgeries and happy to say I’m cancer free and most importantly I feel beautiful and complete because of you, I hope your family finds some comfort in this difficult time that you changed so many peoples lives for the better.   You will always be apart of my memories.   My sincere condolences to your family.   You were a very special doctor 👨‍⚕️.   You always cared💕￼

I would like to express my deepest condolences and sympathies to the Lee family.
I was a patient of Dr. Lee.  He was an absolutely wonderful surgeon and a truly good man.  I felt incredibly fortunate to have been under his care.  I am heartsick that he is gone, and sorry that others will no longer have the benefit of his brilliant medical knowledge, unsurpassed surgical talent and unwavering commitment to his patients.  He was one of the most remarkable people I have ever known.  The world is lesser place without him.  May he rest in peace.

I was so deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Lee's passing. I was a patient of his for the past 4 1/2 years. He was such an excellent surgeon but also a genuine, compassionate, and caring man with a great sense of humor. I will always hold a special place in my heart for him. My deepest sympathies to his wife, children and all who loved him. 

Dr. Lee was a kind and compassionate  person with every breast cancer patient  that he served. He will be sorely  missed in our community for sure. RIP Dr. Lee

I am stunned and so very saddened to learn of the passing of such a wonderful man.   Like so many here, Dr. Lee was part of my amazing surgical team that put me back together after breast cancer. Not only was he a gifted and skilled surgeon, he was also such a kind and compassionate person.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  I pray his family and friends find comfort in the outpouring of thanks and love from all of the patients he cared so much about. Rest In Peace Dr. Lee. 

I just met Dr. Lee three times and I trusted him , He was kind and a  good listener . He had a wonderful bedside manner. 
 

Dr.Lee was a very gentle,kind, & talented surgeon who saved my life. Thank you for helping me & many others. I felt very safe & secure in your hands and I can’t thank you enough. So sad to hear your passing. Condolences to your family & friends. Rest In Peace. 

Dr Lee, was the most compassionate and caring person. He cared deeply and made me feel that care every time I had an appointment even for those quick 5 minutes check ups. I will miss his smile and caring temperament. I will also miss his great collection of Jazz music always playing through out the office.
Lynn McFarlin

I am very sorry to hear about John's passing.  He will definitely be missed not just because of his surgical excellence but his acumen and most importantly, his kindness not only to his patients, of which I was one, but also his staff. My highest praise is that he was a good guy. And good guys die too young. Rest in peace, my friend.

I am so sorry to hear this. I first met Dr. Lee 13yrs ago when his practice was in New London. He was an excellent doctor with wonderful bedside manners. I then saw him again 10yrs ago. Recently I visited his office in Waterford to get a consult for my breast cancer…. I had no idea it was him but once I saw him I immediately had a sense of calm. Our loss is heavens gain. Praying for his wife and children.

Dr. Lee came into my life after years of my breast cancer journey .. he was always so kind and we always joked and had a laugh when we saw each other .. I still can’t believe he’s gone .. I send love and prayers to his family and his amazing staff .. Fly high Dr.Lee .. I’m thankful to have had you in my journey for a few years .. Love and light , Kim Bakewell 

Dr. Lee was an integral part of my journey battling breast cancer. He was a highly intelligent doctor who was compassionate and precise in his delivery of care. I was most impressed and grateful when I had a complication and in the late afternoon he drove to Middlesex Hospital to assist in my surgery. What a great loss to the medical community, his patients, and humankind. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. 

I met Dr Lee in March of this year while researching about BII (Thanks to the BII CT FaceBook Group) 
They were talking about the Dr that originally put my implants in after my double mastectomies in 2010. One of them ruptured and the BII group suggested getting a second opinion from Dr Lee as he had a great reputation for the total En Bloc Capsulectomy surgery.
We (husband and I) met with Dr Lee at the end of march and he booked my surgery for April 30th.
We did the surgery and one of the things that impressed me most was the fact that he called me at 7PM the night of the surgery to check on me! 
He was a very gentle, caring and kind soul and I am blessed to have found him and totally devastated at hearing the news of his passing.

My prayers for strength and healing go out to his Family and his dedicated Staff during this most difficult time.


My heartfelt condolences to the family of this wonderful man.
I have never had a Doctor so compassionate, understanding and supportive. I felt connected to him the minute we started talking and he flashed that easy going sweet smile.
There is no Doctor that can match his skill. I will never forget him and be forever grateful to have had the  privilege to be under his care for the past year. 

I'm so sorry to hear this the few times I was in the office he was so nice and listen to what you had to say.  Sending my prayers to his family.

When I saw my email last Friday, I felt as if someone came up from behind me and pushed me off a cliff. I continue to feel  this way.  I know all those wonderful women who  supported Dr. Lee  must be heartbroken, I cannot imagine the depth of despair to his family.  

Dr. Lee was  so subtlety brilliant and confident, and, so  unexpectedly funny.  The best of the best.  Dr. Lee changed my physical and psychological life after cancer. I will be forever grateful to  him and we will forever miss him. Godspeed Dr. Lee. Thank you.

Like to say my sincere condolences to the family of Mr Lee and to the staff. I I am so sorry for this loss. I do wish I was able to meet Dr Lee he seemed like a fantastic man.

And again my sincere condolences to the family and staff everybody will be in my prayers

I didn't know him long, but I loved working with him. His OR room atmosphere  was always peaceful, calm, and light. He was one of the sweetest surgeons to work for. He will be missed. My condolences.

My condolences to Dr. Lee's family.  This is such a loss to the medical community and the people it serves.  He did my post mastectomy explant surgery.  He did a wonderful job, was supportive of what I wanted (and didn't try to sell me on other procedures), and explained everything.  He  gave me back faith that there are good caring plastic surgeons out there.   I am so sorry for this loss to all of us.

I am extending my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Lee.  A former patient who is great admirer of the person and professional he was to all.

Dana-Marie Levine


Dr. Lee was part of the team that took care of me after my battle with cancer. He was a bright light at the end of a dark and difficult road for my family and I. He was an exceptional doctor, a kind and wonderful man. The care and treatment he provided was the best we received. There are no words to express my gratitude for what he did for me or the magnitude of sadness left in his wake. My heart and soul go out to his family for this tragic, untimely and grievous loss. 

I am devastated by the loss of such an amazing surgeon.  My deepest condolences to family.  

I am devastated by the loss of  kind, compassionate physician.  Dr. Lee performed my reconstruction surgery after breast cancer and I felt so blessed to have him as part of my team.
Prayers and condolences to his family and friends.  🙏

I came to Dr Lee at the recommendation of my daughter, who is a PA that worked with Dr Lee.  She told me, without hesitation, that she trusted him beyond measure and  the most skilled and kind  physicians she had ever met.
To no surprise, she was correct.  Dr. Lee listened, assessed me and told me, “I can change your life”… and he did!   I have never felt so comfortable and confident in a doctor in all my years as a patient and a nurse.  He’s work was without flaw, his bedside manner was compassionate and made me completely comfortable.  
I truly believe that we have angels among us and Dr. Lee is one of them.  In the physical world and now in the spiritual realm.  He was and is so revered and loved.
My sorrow is shared with all that had the privilege to know him/work with him and a very heart felt sorrow for the loss suffered by his family.  With deepest sympathy…. Lynne Booth

Such a tragic loss for his family, his patients, his office staff and the surgical community. He was so talented and so lovely to work with. Deepest condolences to all who knew him.

To the family of Dr. Lee, l am so very sorry for your loss. Dr. Lee was so compassionate and professional. I was referred to him by my oncologist. He truly was an amazing Dr. He spoke often of his family with great love. May God Bless You All. 
Madaline Harris Warren

Dr Lee performed numerous surgeries on me over the past few years to help me with my "cancer door prizes" as I referred to them.  He gave me courage, strength and some good giggles along the way that I will never forget and will always be grateful for!  My thoughts and prayers are with his family, his work family and his friends! 

I am heartbroken 💔😞.. He did my revision surgery on 6/29/20. The moment he held my hand at my initial consultation I knew he was the one!!! He listened to me.. to what I wanted.. he only asked me twice if I was sure I wanted to be flat... the 1st meeting and the day of my surgery.. I can hear him saying.. So Sandra.. we're doing this?? He asked as he was about to mark his surgical path... my answer.. Yup Dr Lee.. We sure are.. He was One in a Trillion!!!! My condolences to his family, his staff and colleagues 🙏.. He gave me back the confidence that breast cancer and my flat denial mastectomy took away from me.. For that I will always be GRATEFUL!!! SIP Dr. Lee.. You will always be my Flat Friendly Doctor!!! #gonetoosoon

Dearest Family, Staff and Friends of Dr. LEE

I came to Dr. Lee in 2018 after having double mastectomy in 2017, and 7 surgeries that left me totally botched by my initial reconstruction specialist.  Dr. Lee made me feel like there was hope for me to improve the area, and with his very thorough guidance of options, he was able to correct it in 2 more surgeries the coming year.  He gave me back my confidence, and supported my decision to not get implants. He left very minimal scarring compared to the nightmare I had when meeting him, and he is my hero for doing so. I have since gotten a tattoo to cover the scars, but I never got to show him how proud I am of the way I am today. I am so sorry for the loss you are experiencing, and nothing will ever take your or everyone else's love for him. He made a profound impact on so many souls.
He will be dearly missed.

Helle Bockman

I met Doctor Lee in 2017 for a small nose procedure. He did amazing work! 
Though I knew him for a very short time he made a huge impact on my life. I can’t really say how, but he just emanated joy and a kind spirit. He always made me feel comfortable and at ease. He always asked about my life, how I was doing, and always listened. He was a great doctor. I can’t imagine the feeling of grief that those who knew him better are feeling. Rest In Peace, Dr. Lee. You are so missed. 

Such a tragic loss. My heart breaks for his wife, children, family, friends, and team. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. 

Dr. Lee did my explant last August.  He was such a kind, gentle caring man. I was just devastated to hear of his passing.  Sending prayers to his family and friends.  RIP Dr. Lee.  You are so missed. 

I met Dr. Lee in 2009 after a diagnoses of breast cancer. I was his first patient and there was always time to talk.  I got to know him very well and was very pleased with his skill making me feel like a woman again after going through a mastectomy. I thought how fortunate we were to have a Doctor of his caliber in New London.  My prayers for his wife and children as they work through their grief with such a sudden passing of their  beloved husband and father. He was so helpful to me when my husband passed away.  He reminded me I was strong. 
The world is a little darker today. It will be a long time before the darkness passes.  

Working for Dr Lee at New England Plastic Surgery Center was one of the highlights of my working-life. He was incredibly interesting, compassionate, and surprisingly funny! He took great pride in his work, his patients, and his business. My thoughts are with his family and his community. <3

I worked for Dr. Lee at New England Plastic Surgery center before the pandemic hit and although it was brief, I was fortunate to know him. I’ll never forget my initial interview with him for the job was one of the most personal interviews I’d ever been in. He asked about my life with genuine interest, and I came to know that’s just who he was. He was someone who cared about others and was genuinely kind and compassionate. I’m devastated for his family and my former coworkers. But it helps me to remember how incredibly kind he was and I was blessed to know him. Rest In Peace Dr. Lee, you are missed by so many. 

I met Dr Lee in 2017 when I recently found out I had Brest cancer. Upon meeting him it gave me a chance to know that this treatment was possible than ever before. Every appointment he would give me hope. My condolences for his family just know that he is in a better place, and always will be with us.

I met Dr. Lee in 2013 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I lost my husband in 2007 and felt frightened and lost.  He was calm, funny and supportive.  He helped me get through a difficult time. His compassion was always apparent.  Over the years, we have laughed, talked about children and grandchildren, discussed Israeli politics and eventually how I was feeling.  I am so sorry for your loss, I am sorry for those who will be diagnosed and not have him in their lives. This is devastating and I am thinking of you all and sending a hug. 

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Dr. John Lee

17 January, 1975 – 2 July, 2021

Swan Funeral Home

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