Celebrating the life of
Dr. Franklyn Philip Bousquet, Jr.
May 07, 1923 - April 17, 2015
Longtime Savannah Opthamologist
SAVANNAH - Dr. Franklyn Philip Bousquet, Jr. died Friday morning, April 17, in Savannah, GA. Dr. Bousquet resided in Savannah for more than forty years where he was an eye surgeon and partner in Ophthalmology Associates, P.C. He was pre-deceased by his wife of sixty-one years, Marguerite Anthony Black Bousquet, in 2008.
Dr. Bousquet was born on May 7, 1923 in Worcester, MA, the first child of Adelle Pratt Bousquet and Dr. Franklyn Philip Bousquet, Sr. He attended Worcester Academy, Dartmouth College and Tufts Medical School in Boston, MA. He performed his residency at The New York Hospital at Cornell Medical School in New York City. Dr. Bousquet joined the United States Navy as an officer the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, signing his commission on the campus of Dartmouth College while still a student. He remained in the Navy, serving in the Korean War as a medical officer on both a United States Naval Medical Vessel, and in a MASH ground medical unit. After the Korean War he remained in service in the Naval Reserve until his resignation in the late 1950s.
He had numerous leadership roles at the local hospitals. He served as Chairman of the Board for Savannah Country Day School. He was a member of the Alliance Francaise, and many other civic and social organizations during his years in Savannah.
He leaves behind four children: Dr. Franklyn Philip Bousquet, III (Katherine) of Savannah, James Halsey Bousquet (Cecilia) of Bluffton, SC, Michael Pratt Bousquet (Joanne) of Savannah, and Marguerite A. Bousquet Williamson of Hilton Head Island, SC. He also leaves five grandchildren: Paul Christopher Bousquet (Rebekah), Daniel Franklyn Bousquet, Franklyn Otakar Bakala, Marguerite Anthony Glendinning Williamson, and Halsey Frances Bousquet Williamson. Dr. Bousquet is also survived by his three younger sisters: Virginia Bousquet Perry of Weston, MA, Carol Bousquet Logan of Greenfield, MA, and Elizabeth Bousquet Johnson of Maine.
He will be remembered as a dedicated physician, husband and father. His Memorial will be held at Fox and Weeks, Hodgson Chapel, in Savannah, GA on Monday, April 20th at six p.m.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
Dr. Bousquet was my doctor from the time I was three months old until he retired. I was born blind in my right eye and he took such good care of me and my family. He will be greatly missed
- Ann Marie Denmark , Guyton, GA
I send my condolences to the family. I was a patient of Dr. Bousquet's for a very long time. Sincerely, Kathy Haeberle
- Kathy Haeberle, Savannah, GA
My sincere sympathies. He was a great man.
- Jerry Williamson, Savannah, Ga
My sincere sympathies. He was a great man.
- Jerry Williamson, Savannah, Ga
Frank and Katherine (and the entire family): I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. Bousquet--what a wonderful life he lived! What a phenomenal legacy he leaves in all of you! You are in my prayers-- Jeanne
- Jeanne Hungerpiller, Savannah, GA
So very sorry for your loss - thinking of all of you. Denise Portman and family
- Portman Family, Savannah, GA
As I told Jay when he made me aware of your father's death, Dr. Bousquet (for that is all I dared ever call him)was as unique and authentic as man is made. I am sorry for the duration of his illness, but know that he will be best remembered for a life led well and shared well. Claudia and I send our sincerest condolences.
- Philip Beckwith, Travelers Rest, SC
Dr. Bousquet was my doctor from the time I was three months old until he retired. I was born blind in my right eye and he took such good care of me and my family. He will be greatly missed
- Ann Marie Denmark , Guyton, GA
I send my condolences to the family. I was a patient of Dr. Bousquet's for a very long time. Sincerely, Kathy Haeberle
- Kathy Haeberle, Savannah, GA
My sincere sympathies. He was a great man.
- Jerry Williamson, Savannah, Ga
My sincere sympathies. He was a great man.
- Jerry Williamson, Savannah, Ga
Frank and Katherine (and the entire family): I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. Bousquet--what a wonderful life he lived! What a phenomenal legacy he leaves in all of you! You are in my prayers-- Jeanne
- Jeanne Hungerpiller, Savannah, GA
So very sorry for your loss - thinking of all of you. Denise Portman and family
- Portman Family, Savannah, GA
As I told Jay when he made me aware of your father's death, Dr. Bousquet (for that is all I dared ever call him)was as unique and authentic as man is made. I am sorry for the duration of his illness, but know that he will be best remembered for a life led well and shared well. Claudia and I send our sincerest condolences.
- Philip Beckwith, Travelers Rest, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
