TOM DONCOURT

I am so grateful that I got to meet Tom (and the wonderful Maxine) in January, 2019, and experience his enthusiasm and knowledge through what would be his last course of The Art of the Diorama at AMNH. I had to miss the first class and he generously offered to meet me a few hours before the second class to get me up to speed. Now I imagine his energy must have been limited but he was happy to share his knowledge. Those six weeks meant so much to me and became even more precious as he began to...

Tom and I shared our love for tape-based sample keyboards (Mellotrons, Chamberlins, Birotrons). We only knew each other through a Yahoo Mellotron group and then through some Facebook groups. Eventually, we met face to face in NYC, only once, when he gave my wife and me a behind the scenes guided tour of the American Museum of Natural History, where he had worked and had retired from. It was an experience that will continue to live in my memory. I continue to enjoy his creative music and miss...

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Dearest Ruthine, I just learned of Tom's death. We are so saddened to hear this. Ed and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to Maxine, Wendy and all of the family. Love to you, Barbara, Ed, Carolyn and John

To all that know Tom I send my thoughts to all as I miss his words of inspiration to grow, move, create and trust the value of our own purpose. I am overwhelmed he has shifted to another part of living and with this shift he has taught me to let the next shift take place in my own life. I am deep with sadness. I know he treasured all of you. I have tears and then I smile because of who Tom is in my mind and he will live on in my soul. I thank you for the amazing words written of his Life. I...

Beautiful obituary Maxine. Well done! to Tom and you.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Tom will be missed by all who knew him.