David William Daignault

SARATOGA SPRINGS – David William Daignault, 74, passed away on December 31, 2021.

David was born in Chittenango on July 26, 1947. He graduated from Minoa High School and continued his education at Powelson Business Institute.

On April 27, 1968, he married Sheila (Barcomb); they were married 53 years.

David worked in the insurance industry for 52 years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and woodworking. He was a Third-Degree member and former officer of Saratoga Council 246 Knights of Columbus, and a member of Saratoga Assembly 745 Fourth Degree and the Color Corps. David was a communicant of the Church of St. Peter and for many years served as an usher during Sunday liturgies. He also enjoyed spending his summers camping.

Along with his wife Sheila, David is survived by his daughters Suzette (Kevin) Foody, Collette (Scott) Kilinski, and Linette (Eric) Fillion, and his brother James (Barbara) Daignault. David adored his grandchildren Kaylyn and Connor Foody, Amaya, Anissa and Annika Kilinski, Colin and Erin Fillion, and his beloved dog Buddy.

David is preceded in death by his parents Victor and Jeanette Daignault and a brother Thomas Daignault.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-584-5373). Members of the Knights of Columbus will meet at 5:30 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday January 8, 2022 at the Historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor. Burial will follow in St Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com