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He was smart and had a great sense of humor. He was an excellent teacher to residents.
Ralph Kramer
March 17, 2026 | Stuart, VA | Student


Ann Arbor, Michigan
Compton, Alan 7/26/1942 - 6/2/2016 Ann Arbor, Michigan Alan Albert Compton, MD, age 73, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 2 in his birthplace of Northern Ireland. Beloved husband of Jane, loving father of Christopher and Lara and devoted grandfather of Aidan and Colin....
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Ralph Kramer
March 17, 2026 | Stuart, VA | Student
I was just telling one of my favorite dr Compton stories from my time as a resident at St Joe’s. I went to look him up and saw the obituary and am so sad. What a great kind man and a wonderful doctor who taught me so much. I wish the Compton family the best and hope you all feel peace. Will never forget dr Compton!!!
Caroline Timmerman
February 21, 2021 | Coworker

I just happened to look up beloved Dr.Compton, deliverer of my two wonderful children, and the search led me here. I recall that, having seen him in his UM practice, I was the first patient of Dr. Compton's office when he moved from UM to St. Joseph. I have moved 6 times since those years and have never found a Dr who compares. He was a very special person and a fabulous Dr. I even ran into some young Residents who were attending a conference in San Francisco several years ago and knew him;...
Julia Preseau
February 28, 2017 | Washington, DC
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
June 21, 2016
Dr. Compton was a wonderful human being. He delivered my daughter approximately 15 years ago. I will forever miss him. My condolences to his family.
Stephanie James
June 20, 2016 | Ypsilanti, MI
I had the pleasure of working Dr. Compton several years ago. He was an excellent physician. My condolences to the family.
Starla Marshall
June 20, 2016
A great loss to family, friends and community. I am so sorry.
Jane Talcott
June 19, 2016 | Ann Arbor, MI
We send our sincere condolences to his family. Dr. Compton delivered our twin girls 24 years ago. He holds a special place in our hearts and memories. He was a magnificent, caring and compassionate man. With our deepest sympathies, Patty Benson and Brian Chodoroff
June 19, 2016
He was an excellent physician and a very caring, kind man. I am sorry to learn of his death but glad he was able to return to his homeland for his final journey. To his family, I hope you are comforted by your many positive memories. Blessings upon you all. A retired health professional and former patient of his.
Linda Strodtman, PhD,RN
June 18, 2016 | Ypsilanti, MI