Donald Moffat

MOFFAT, Donald Arthur of Ann Arbor died at home on Saturday, November 19, 2011, surrounded by family and friends. Don is survived by his loving wife, Paula (Richardson) Moffat; his son, Douglas Arthur (Jennifer) Moffat; two granddaughters, Audrey and Josie Moffat; sister, Janet Moffat (the late Rev. Barton W.) DeMerchant; nephews Robert (Susan) Tomsett, Jr. and Duncan (Wendy) Tomsett; two nieces, Beth (Eric) Diaddorio and Susan (Richard) Beck; four cousins, and a host of friends. He was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Elizabeth S. Moffat, in 1992. Don was born in Windsor, Ontario on May 2, 1947, the son of Arthur William Moffat and Jean Lee Moffat. He was raised in Detroit, graduated from Mumford High School in 1965, and received his B.S. degree from Wayne State University. He spent most of his professional life in the financial services area. He was a past-president of the St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit. His passion was amateur athletics. His game was hockey, which he played and coached. He derived great satisfaction from serving as a volunteer for the USA Hockey Coaching Program. Don enthusiastically supported Compuware teams and the University of Michigan sports. A gathering celebrating Don’s life, “Skate and Celebrate, Part II”, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Compuware Sports Arena, 14900 Beck Road, Plymouth, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beth Moffat Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, 301 North Main Street, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Please visit www.muehligannarbor.com to leave the family your thoughts and condolences.