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MOFFATT (Ursula) Anne Passed away in North Vancouver on 23rd September 2009 leaving behind Catherine and Ian and their families. Born in Northhampton, England in 1931, her life was a subtle blend of challenging convention, forward looking humanism and traditional care of family and home. One of the first women to graduate from London City college specializing in micro-biology, Anne believed that women had a place in all walks of life at a time when this was still not the prevailing view. Shortly after marrying John in 1955, they decided to immigrate to Vancouver, where Anne soon started working in the public health labs. Though she left the workforce with the arrival of Catherine, she was always active in the University Women's Club and after moving to Montreal, worked tirelessly on volunteer projects, particularly oriented to public health. It was not until the mid 1970's that she returned to the laboratory then focusing on quality control. After returning to Vancouver in 1980, Anne became active with organizations that help immigrants, and later also dedicated herself to caring for John as he resisted the effects of a failing heart. Always an avid reader, attending her book clubs was a cherished activity in later years. Although she never lost her English accent she was ardently Canadian in her belief in multiculturalism, the potential for people to do good things if given the chance, and her love of the CBC! Anne always thought more about others than she did about herself and through this dedication she touched the lives of many. There will be a reception for Anne on October 24th. Those wishing more information can contact us by email at: ForAnneMoffatt@gmail.com. Published in the Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on 10/17/2009