[Dialogue] Obituary: Donald Moffett

[Terry Bergdall]

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Donald Romaine Moffett, Jr., a long time resident of ‘Sconset, passed away
on June 11 at the Nantucket Cottage Hospital at the age of 86 from
complications of pneumonia.

Born on July 29, 1924, in Tacoma, Washington, Don grew up in Bronxville, New
York.  After graduating from high school there in 1942, he was turned down
for military service for medical reasons.  He found a way to serve with the
American Field Service and became a volunteer ambulance driver with the
British Eighth Army in North Africa and Italy until he was discharged in
1944.

His first visit to Nantucket in 1945 cemented his lifelong love for the
island.  He brought his wife, Mary Warren, for the first time in 1955.  With
their sons, they spent most summers in ‘Sconset and became year-round
residents in 1993.

Don’s business career was in sales management.  It began in the early days
(of what would become computer technology) with IBM and then with several
large business forms companies.  He retired from UARCO, Inc., as Vice
President of sales in 1989.

Being a volunteer was important to Don, whether it be with teenagers in his
local church, international work with village development and assisting
non-profit groups with strategic planning.  On Nantucket, Don was a
long-time board member and volunteer of what is now Palliative and
Supportive Care of Nantucket.

Many friends enjoyed the exceptional paintings that Don did, especially of
island scenes and landscapes.  He played tennis at the Siasconset Casino for
many years and was a member of the Sankaty Head Golf and Beach Club.

Don is survived by his wife Mary Warren; his son Donald, daughter-in-law
Kristal and grandchildren Lily and Harry, all of Topanga, California; son
James of New York City and Don’s brother Warren of Anderson, Indiana.

There will be a private service with the family at the columbarium of the
Siasconset Union Chapel.

A reception will be held at the family residence in ‘Sconset on Sunday, July
10, from 2-5pm.

If you wish, please make a contribution to Palliative and Supportive Care of
Nantucket or the charity of your choice.




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Terry Bergdall
P.O. Box 408617
Chicago, IL 60640
+1-773-334-8306
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