Lembit Roostar

1934–2009 (age 75)

Biography

Lembit Roostar devoted his life to the healing arts, earning respect for his steady hands and thoughtful approach as a surgeon. Colleagues remember his steady leadership in the operating room and his calming presence for families during difficult hours.

Beyond medicine, he mentored young doctors and supported patient advocacy efforts, leaving a legacy of compassion that endures among the staff he inspired; his memory rests in Old St. John's cemetery.

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