Thomas F. Plaut

Dear Dr. Plaut family, I just found my son´s One Minute Asthma Book, it made me stop for a moment and reflect, without him I would have been lost caring for my son he developed asthma shortly after birth. Luke just turned 31! I am truly sadden by Dr Plaut´s passing and wish I saw this sooner but live in the Worcester Area. He was my son´s favorite doctor growing up! Thank you

Dear Family of Tom, I am so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. I met Tom when I was studying at UMass/Amherst and was beset by an awful asthma attack. I discovered Tom by accident and he guided me through my recovery from the attack and became a cherished person in my life. I have used all the innovative techniques that he taught me to manage my asthma condition and I have shared his techniques with many other asthmatics around the world - I work in international development, so I am in...

I have two vivid memories of Tom's kindness and sensitivity as a pediatrician. When my son was born early, Tom (who was not my primary pediatrician) stopped by to see me. I burst into tears when asked how I was and told him all the other mothers were holding their babies but I couldn't. He immediately made the necessary arrangements. Another time when my son was sick, Tom was on call and going to a concert. He told us to put the phone up to our son so he could hear him cough. Then he...

I only recently made the acquaintance of Dr. Tom as a fellow bass in the Amandla Choir. I am sad not to have known him better. He will be missed in the choir. We honor his many gifts and contributions. His service yesterday at the Temple in Amherst was amazing and poignant. Thank you and condolences to Tom's family.

Dr. Plaut was the most caring and wonderful pediatrician. Both my children were his patients.

I will always remember Dr. Plaut from 1981 when my daughter was born. He was definitely special, and now, reading his story I am deeply moved. Bless you all.

I am deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Plaut's passing and share my condolences with his family. I will hold sacred the wonder-filled memories that began when he became my son's pediatrician more than 35 years ago. He was one of the most awesome and all around medical doctors I have known.
I still have vivid memory of that special moment immediately following my son's birth.
I ran into him a few years ago in Stop and Shop. This wasafter my having been away for more than 20 years. ...

We are saddened to hear of Tom's passing. He was our son's first pediatrician. His gentle sense of humor went a long way to relaxing both mother and patient! Over the decades we admired both his and Johanna's dedication to justice and the common good. May the words of family and friends comfort you during this time.

Dr. Plaut's medical involvement with children and their families was a gift to the community. May his memory be for a blessing.