During an illustrious five-decade career, Dr. Francis Patrick Doyle has contributed to improvements in health care in Manitoba and across Canada. Born in St. Boniface in 1922, he became a valued physician to the residents of Ste. Anne and surrounding areas. He was also instrumental in creating an entire health-care industry in Ste. Anne including a hospital, a pharmacy and one of the largest personal care homes in Manitoba. Dr. Doyle was a member of the Manitoba Hospital Commission, the initial Manitoba health-care body. He is a former president of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba and a senior member of the Canadian Medical Association. He was a founding member of the College of Family Practice. He also served as chair of the St. Boniface Hospital board from 1978 to 1988. The vital role he played in the development of health-care strategies and reforms included improved health services for Manitoba’s elderly. Committed to community, he is a former chair of the Seine River School Division and member of the St. Boniface College board. In retirement, he has authored five books and served on the Appeal Commission for Automobile Injury in Manitoba. Named Physician of the Year in 1992, Dr. Doyle is also a member of the Order of Canada.
