Charles B. Kahn, MD

Charles “Bud” Bernard Kahn, MD, age 87, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Segal) Kahn; they were married for almost 54 years before her passing in 2020. Born in Denver, CO, he was the son of the late Maxwell Mathis Kahn and Ruth (Launberg) Kahn.

Bud’s was a life well lived. He graduated from the University of Colorado for both undergraduate and medical school, where he was first in his medical school class. He completed his residency at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital and fellowship at the Deaconess Hospital in Boston where he met Sue. He served as a major in the Army and worked at the Joslin Clinic in Boston before founding Rhode Island's largest diabetes and endocrinology practice. Over his 50+ years of medical practice, he was a clinical professor at Brown University Medical School, the first physician elected chairman of The Miriam Hospital Board of Trustees, a member of the Lifespan Board of Trustees, President of the Rhode Island Medical Society, and volunteer and Physician of the Year at the Rhode Island Free Clinic. He also volunteered at the Moi University School of Medicine in Eldoret, Kenya four times and served on the Board of Trustees at the Wheeler School.

He was an avid photographer, golfer, skier, runner and loved to travel. Most importantly, he was a beloved member of the community and an amazing husband, friend, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his son Maxwell Kahn and his wife Deborah Weinswig of New York, NY; his daughter, Sheri Kahn of Wellesley, MA; his sister, Susan Gersten; and his grandchildren Ezra, Zahava, and Madeleine “Maddy” Kahn. He was predeceased by his sister Vicki Ross.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Temple Emanu-El, 99 Taft Ave, Providence with burial to follow in the Pride of Lynn Cemetery, Lynn, MA. Given the warm weather forecast, guests are encouraged to dress comfortably and appropriately for the heat.

Shiva will be held on Thursday, from 2-4 pm at the Boston Marriott Peabody, 8A Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA and on Friday from 1-3 pm at the Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Rhode Island Free Clinic, Development Office, 655 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907 or to Temple Emanu-El.