[Oe List ...] Obituary: Donald Moffett

Tue Jun 14 14:47:01 CDT 2011

Big blessings and songs to Mary Warren.  I don't know if you are on this listserve, but if you are not, I hope my wishes and prayers will make there way to you.  Thank you for being there for me when I was a teenager.
Jon Mark Elizondo

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From: Terry Bergdall <bergdall at gmail.com>
To: dialogue at wedgeblade.net, oe at wedgeblade.net
Subject: [Oe List ...] Obituary: Donald Moffett
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:11:02 -0500

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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