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Abbot S. Gaunt

Columbus, Ohio

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GAUNT Abbot "Toby" S. Gaunt, Professor emeritus, Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology (previously Zoology), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, died March 30, 2006 in the OSU Ross Heart Hospital. He was 69 and is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sandra, the two children...

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Sandy,

I'm so sorry to hear about Toby. He was one of those people who just seemed like he should be a fixture of Ohio State. He was a good friend and we're all diminished by his loss.

I knew Toby through CORI and was always amazed at the depth and width of his knowledge and his wisdom. He will be missed by many.

with deepest sympathy from the College of Biological Sciences

Dear Sandy--Though miles and years have kept us apart, I will always have the fondest memories of Toby--adviser, friend, mentor, and inspiration. The time I spent "under his wing" was unforgettable, and helped this fledgling learn how to soar. You and Toby are always in my thoughts...love you both.

Sandy
I am very sorry for your loss. I have some idea of how agonizing and stressful it must have been for you both. I wish you the best. Fly fishing and gardening will always be there, as well as your friends.

All the best
Carolyn Johnston

Toby's left me with wonderful memories of a cool guy with a sharp wit and deep intellect. He's unique, an unforgettable person, whose sense of humor and pen-pal emailings will be missed. I have saved the hundreds from the past and can check them again and again for a smile.