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Arthur Hughett Obituary
- - Arthur L. Hughett, M.D. of St. Clair Shores, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on May 24, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born on March 22, 1931 to his predeceased parents, Arthur and Blanch Hughett in Huntsville, Tennessee.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Lincoln Memorial University in 3 years, graduating in 1952. Through the encouragement of a biology professor, he entered University of Tennessee Medical School and with hard work and tenacity, received his medical degree in 3 years.
His medical career was varied and fulfilling. He completed an OB/GYN internship at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita Kansas from 1956-57. From there, he moved to Hazard, Kentucky, where he became staff physician in OB/GYN services at Miners Memorial Hospital in Hazard, Kentucky from 1957-59 and then Chief Physician from 1959-61.
He ultimately became very interested in the breakthroughs in the field of psychiatry and decided to change his specialty. He entered a psychiatric residency at the Lafayette Clinic in Detroit from 1961-64. He then became a staff psychiatrist at V.A. Hospital in Allen Park, from 1964-66 before accepting the position of Chief of Psychiatry at Wyandotte Hospital in 1966 from where he retired from 3 Rehab in 2015. He also saw patients through his private practice, Eastpointe Psychiatric Services. Finally, in 1992 he formed Advanced Counseling Services which provides outpatient counseling and psychiatric services in the metro Detroit area.
In his personal time, he enjoyed activities such as water-skiing and snow-skiing with this family and traveling with his wife.
He is survived by his beloved wife Sandra, loving father of Carol Hughett, David Hughett, Lori Harrison, step-children Connie Kretschmer and Randy Calderon, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. His family will gather privately to celebrate and honor his life at a later date.
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Lisa Burk
June 25, 2025
Dr Arthur Hughett saved my life when I was a teenager. He was the real deal a true professional his field. He also treated my mother for depression most of her life. He inspired her to become a nurse. I didn´t know about his passing until now. My condolences to his family and friends. God bless Dr.Hughett and thank you
Rose H. and mum Shirley Trosin
July 16, 2020
I am so regretful that I didn't reach out last year so he really knew how much he was appreciated by our family. There aren't enough word's to say how truly thankful we are to have had Dr. Hughett for our mother. ( 20++years ) She suffered much with her condition, and as much as she pushed back when she was verrry unwell, Doc always smiled patiently and brought her through. At her visit's, he would always of course ask her, her birthday, she'd say it, and he's say Ya know Shirley!! Ya got me by a week, did ya know that? Even with her dementia, she remembers and misses him. Me too! We were like a team for mom when she was sick, or slipping. Her dementia certainly made things much more challenging, but she came through. Sure has been a long road. So sorry to see you go. Thank you Doctor Hughett for all your support. We will never forget you!! Our deepest sympathy's to the family.
God Bless,
Rose H. and Shirley Trosin
January 7, 2020
Dr Hughett saved me twice from treatment resistant depression by unconventional treatment options. The last was as recent as 2016 when he was in his 80's. A true psych revolutionary. Thank you and Rest In Peace good doctor.
J Touchstone
November 16, 2019
Dr Hughett was a client and a very compassionate and caring person. The medical field has lost one of its stars.
Pat williams
August 17, 2019
Dr Hughett, made you feel more like a friend then a patient. I will never forget his compassion, and integrity on how I was treated. RIP my friend
Pat williams
August 17, 2019
Dr Hughett, made you feel like more of a friend then a patient. He was truly a doctor that treated his patience with respect, and integrity. I will never forget him as he was a good mentor.
patricia bellomo
August 5, 2019
i was lucky enough to have dr. hughett has my doctor. he was warm and caring. i will always remember his smile and laugh. thanks you for the compassionate care. r.i.p. dr.hughett
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