Francis E. Daignault
Francis E. Daignault
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He is survived by his wife of 67 years: Joyce A. (Edmundson) Daignault.
Frank was born on November 14, 1936, in Woonsocket, RI to the late Eugene and Claire (Belhumeur) Daignault.
He graduated from Woonsocket High School in 1956, earned his Bachelor's Degree from Rhode Island College in 1973 and his Master's Degree in 1977. He taught Shop in Johnston, RI for 23 years.
He was in the Naval Reserves from 1954-1961.
Frank was an avid sportsman as well as an accomplished writer and photographer for over 50 years with 8 books on striper fishing from the surf, all of which remain in print. He was a Life Member of the Uxbridge Rod and Gun Club, a former member of New England Outdoor Writers and a former member of Outdoor Writers of America.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Richard Daignault of VT, Carol Lescarbeau (and her husband Clifford) of RI, Susan Daignault (and her wife Karen Croteau) of ME, and Sandra Cross (and her husband Aaron) of LA; 4 granddaughters and 8 great-grandsons with another on the way.
He was predeceased by his brother: Norman Daignault.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.
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Robert Switzer
November 2, 2025
Still thinking about Frank and the family immortalized in his book Twenty Years on the Cape. A snapshot of a time long past, and never to be repeated. Some from the long gone stripersurf still remember and post on Facebook. Condolences to the family... as I was known on that board "Rob" from Tinton Falls.
Ty
January 10, 2025
Frank inspired me and many like me to venture out onto slippery rocks and sandy beaches at night to enjoy the wonderful hobby of surf fishing. He will be remembered forever through his eternal contribution to his readers.
Art Lavallee
November 18, 2024
Sincere condolences to Joyce and family. Frank was a wonderful sportsman, and an outstanding writer. He joins Frank Woolner and Van Campen Heilner in the outdoor writers Hall of Fame
Rob Matarazzo
November 17, 2024
My condolences to Joyce and family. Frank was an inspiration to many of us surf rats. May he rest in peace.
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Robert Switzer
November 13, 2024
Frank was the "auteur célèbre" on the so named Stripersurf.com and we all miss both the site named after his signature title as well as the many Frank-isms he shared on a daily basis. I never got to meet Frank in person but had many online exchanges with him. Please know that many from that old site miss him and I pray for peace for the entire family!
arno groot
November 13, 2024
So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man.. He was one of the many on the beach that night that saved my life back in 1975 at the cape, race point. He will be missed.
Arno Groot, also know as "short cast"..
Joe Laniewski SSc.
November 13, 2024
I am so sorry. Joyce and Frank came to our last SSc Bash and both were a pleasure to talk to. I truly hope he and Bob D are swapping stories again.
Joe
Pat Abate
November 12, 2024
Pat Abate, November 12, 2024
Joyce and family, my sincerest condolences of your loss of Frank. He was an inspiration to me and many surfcasters of our generation. No one recorded the history of the greatest era in striped bass fishing like Frank did. He will be missed.
Dennis Zambrotta
November 12, 2024
My sincere condolences to the Daignault family.
Mark V
November 12, 2024
He was always so gracious and kind.He loved to tell his stories,but also would listen intently to yours.He was a legend and will be missed.His memory will live on in his books.I treasure them.
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