Dr. Francis Daignault

July 21, 1928 - April 3, 2021

Dr. Francis Daignault, known as Frank to his family and friends, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on April 3, 2021 at the age of 92. Frank was born in Chatham, Ontario to Maurice and Violet Daignault on July 21st 1928. During his studies at the Ottawa Medical University, for internal medicine, he met and married the love of his life, Marion Furlong, who proceeded him in death. This union, made in heaven, brought eight children to the world. Katherine Ann, David Francis, Ian Richard, Mary Janet, Christopher Charles, Frances Clare, Paul Maurice, and Janet Ruth. Due to the ever expanding family with wonderful partners and spouses, they became proud grandparents to 22 children and 16 great grandchildren. Our parents moved to Detroit Michigan, where Frank then specialized in the field of Psychiatry. He was a pioneer in his field, which earned him admiration and respect amongst his colleagues and patients. Frank’s passions in life withstanding his family and his medical practice, were history, travel, languages, politics and the arts. He was a devout Catholic, who offered his expertise to many clergy men and women. Anyone who had the privilege to know our father, will attest to his kindness, grace, insight, integrity, and would refer to him as a true Gentleman. Private services were held for family. click here to be directed to a recording of Dr. Francis Daignault's funeral mass. In lieu of flowers, his wish was donations be made to the Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament, Farmington Hills Michigan. He will be sorely missed by so many. He made an incredible difference and left a permanent mark in the world he loved to explore.