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for Donal Tobin
Matthew Imhoff
August 12, 2008
Tobin family,
I had the pleasure to study under Professor Tobin last spring at Northeastern University. He was a great teacher and a wonderful person. I looked forward to every class not because of the topics we discussed, but for the stories Professor Tobin would tell. I'll never forget all the life lessons he taught us. He will be missed.
Ed Ryan
August 8, 2008
To the Tobin Family,
I worked closely with Donal at Gillette for 15 years. Donal was a great person to know. He was a brilliant man with an outstanding grasp of how important Intellectual Property is to a technically focused consumer goods company that Gillette was.
Donal was always interested in the high-speed equipment and tooling that we created in the Blade/Razor business. He was able to completely grasp al the technologies we developed, and he often made comments that helped us advance this work. He was a valued associate of the Boston and UK EIG team that I had the pleasure of leading.
My condolences go to the Tobin family on your loss. May Donal rest in peace.
Wolfgang Vorbeck
August 8, 2008
To the Tobin Family:
I'm very sorry for your loss. As a Braun Patent Attorney I had had the pleasure to work together with Don from 1990 to 2006 and we met us often at Gillette in Boston and overhere in Kronberg/Germany. Don was an excellent IP expert and an extremely fine colleague.
Please accept my sincere condolences on this terrible loss.
Noreen Ruggiero
August 7, 2008
To the Tobin Family:
I'm very sorry for your loss. I was Don's Assistant in the Patent Dept. at Gillete several years ago. He was a tough but fair man and was always good to me, especially when I had to go out on an extended medical leave. I thank him for that. I hope you have many happy memories of Don that will light your days ahead! Peace to all of you.
Kaitlin (Rose) Vogelgesang
August 7, 2008
Cady,
I'm so sorry to hear about your father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Robbins Kathleen
August 7, 2008
Dear Elaine,
I have'nt seen you and Don for many years but have fond memories of all the fun times when we were teenagers and involved with CYO and St.Aidans.He was a great guy then and you two were inseparable.I am sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay(Williams)Robbins
Richard Greco BLS '59
August 6, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jay Morris
August 6, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Don's family. Don was special, he was always willing to discuss my questions and career options in the 20 years we knew each other. He and I met in about 1990 when we both applied for the Gillette job. I was already Chief IP Counsel for The Foxboro Company for several years and Foxboro was going through the first of its several changes of ownership, so I gave Gillette my CV. In spite of the usual dynamic expected, we became friends.
Don and I had Lunch together just about a month ago where we discussed a patent litigation issue at some length. We had a great time together discussing both law and many other things. Very hard to imagine that he took ill shortly thereafter. Don always took great interest in what I was doing and provided me strong support when I needed it - I will miss him for a very long time.
Jay Morris
James Sandonato
August 5, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all of Don's family. I had the pleasure of working and golfing with Don over the years. Don was always a gentleman and a true professional. I am deeply saddend by his passing and I will always remember him.
Denise Sousa
August 5, 2008
Dear Tobin Family,
I too was a Gillette employee. Don was always very pleasant to work with and always with a smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jennifer Lynch
August 5, 2008
Tobin family,
I was very saddened to learn of the passing of your husband, father and grandfather.
I had the pleasure of working with Donal in the patent department at The Gillette Company.
I will keep you all in my prayers.
Deepest Sympathy,
Jennifer Foley Lynch
Henry Cataldo
August 5, 2008
Don is one of the very "good guys". He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to Don's family. We share your loss.
The Staff at LeBaron Hills Country Club
August 5, 2008
To Elaine & family
All of us here at LeBaron Hills Country Club are so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband,and father. Donal will be missed deeply by all. He was a pleasure to have as a member.
Michael Kwiecien
August 5, 2008
I had the privilege of working and golfing with Donal - he was a gentleman and a scholar who will be remembered by all of us at Gillette who knew him, as a great man who always helped put things in proper perspective.
Uwe Sievers
August 5, 2008
We, Braun’s Patent, Trademark and License Department, are deeply saddened to learn that your husband and father passed away suddenly last week.
We had had the pleasure to meet Don on several occasions at Gillette in Boston and overhere in Kronberg/Germany and we will always remember him as a most patent-savvy, really nice and extremely fine colleague.
At this time of sorrow, please accept our sincere condolences on this terrible loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Uwe Sievers
on behalf of Braun’s IP Team
St Columbkille's Class of '60
August 4, 2008
Elaine ...Our thoughts and prayers are with you...
Pauline Munroe
August 4, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Donal's passing. I worked with him for many years at Gillette. He was a true gentleman and a great colleague.
Tom Krafton...Gillette
August 4, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Elliott Bird, BLS '59
August 4, 2008
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May fond memories be a source of strength to you.
james lauria BLS '59'
August 4, 2008
Please accept deepest sympathies
James Lauria
August 4, 2008
James Lauria BLS '59'
August 4, 2008
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Don.
Frank Gentry BLS '59
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