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Ephraim Matthew Lessell
October 4, 2024
"Tom Hutchinson" was a household phrase in my house when I was growing up and as an adult. My father, Simmons Lessell MD, trained in ophthalmology with Dr. Hutchinson, Buck Frederick, Ephraim Friedman, Robert Petersen, and Howard Liebowitz at The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. My father told me more stories about his fellow students and colleagues than I remember, but they all contained to varying extent personal warmth, empathy, and medical excellence. These colleagues remained in Boston for most or all of their careers at Boston Children's Hospital, The Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston University School of Medicine, Albert Einstein Medical School, and Ocular Consultants of Boston. My father often pointed out that in addition to his personal warmth and surgical skills, Tom Hutchinson (and Buck Frederick) had great business acumen which enabled them to provide personalized superior ophthalmic care to patients. My father's admiration for Dr. Hutchinson was passed on to me through the many stories he told about him and other MEEI fellow students. I hope that his surviving family and friends are also filled with wonderful stories and memories. -Ephraim Lessell M.S.T.
Carol Shaw Khodabandeh
March 19, 2024
Tommy was the son of Doc and Helen Hutchinson. We always enjoyed visiting their home during Halloween. Helen always had candied apples for me and my brothers and sisters. Doc, Helen and dad were great friends. Dad was very proud of Tommy's accomplishments as if he were his nephew. Condolences to the Hutchinson family for the loss of Tommy.
John Baratta
April 9, 2020
We very much appreciated Dr. Hutchinson's attendance at my sister's funeral last December. She worked at OCB for many years, many years ago. Though we had not met him previously, we found him to be very gracious and considerate. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to his family.
April 6, 2019
I found this obituary this week and was so sadden to learn of Tom's death. As you may remember, I was the "Southern Girl" he hired while my former husband attended Harvard Business School.
I will always be eternally grateful for the kindness he extended to both Ed and myself.
June I remember your beautiful garden--and how both of you entertained my family when they visited from Savannah.
With sadness and thoughts for both you, June and Daniel.
Kathleen Kenney Brown
Laura Fine
June 8, 2018
Dear June and Daniel,
I had the great fortune of working with Tom for the past 15 years at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston. He was one of the smartest, kindest, and most humble people I have ever known. I especially admire the dedicated service he provided to his patients, his colleagues, and to the field of ophthalmology for so many years. His legacy lives on in all of us. I truly miss him every day and my heart goes out to you.
With love and admiration,
Laura
Laura C. Fine, MD
April 21, 2018
BT was such a great guy and a kind and wonderful man. Hard to believe but I began at OCB as his secretary in 1972 when he was a young doctor and I was just a kid out of college. Oh my
I remember him with great fondness.
My condolences to June and Daniel.
Marie A. Baratta
April 21, 2018
Dear June,
Tom was one of the finest ophthalmologists I have ever met and I had the privilege to train as his fellow in the late eighties. He was a truly rare ,multi-talented, gifted man who was brilliant, a great leader, teacher, clinician, surgeon, and innovator. He was the consummate ophthalmologist admired by his patients and respected by his peers. Tom always seemed to me to be two steps above those around him. His time was well spent while with us!
Ron Frenkel
Stuart,
FL
Greg Skuta
April 20, 2018
In every single activity in which he was involved, Tom conducted himself with remarkable grace, dignity, humility, fairness, and an absolute commitment to doing what was right. We and countless others will be forever inspired by his leadership, friendship, and mentorship. May special memories provide comfort and peace.
With our love, respect, and deepest condolences,
Anne and Greg Skuta
April 20, 2018
Tom, a quiet and generous leader to all. We all will miss him greatly. Dick and Anne Simmons
Claudia Richter
April 19, 2018
Dear June, Jim and I were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. He was an outstanding physician and great role model and inspiration to many others. His patients and colleagues miss him greatly. You and Daniel are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Claudia and Jim
Dick Mills
April 19, 2018
Tom,
It was wonderful working closely with you so many years, and to have you as my friend. My deepest sympathy to June and your family.
April 17, 2018
Dear June,
Liz and I extend our deep and heartfelt condolences. Tom was such a great human being and a wonderful friend. I cherish the part that we had the good fortune to take care of each other as patients and share many occasions together and occasionally with you, June.
We send our love,
Elliott V. Miller
Elizabeth M. Lee
Paul Cotran
April 17, 2018
Dr. Hutchinson was a wonderful teacher and mentor to me, and his warm interactions with patients a delight to behold. He always had a kind word and a story to tell. I will miss him greatly.
Jules Baum
April 15, 2018
I've always admired Tom. He now walks among the great.
Anthony Patton
April 14, 2018
Tom Hutchinson was a major force in the organ ization of medicine and a strong advocate of brining the very finest medical care to all of the community. He bridged the gap between academia and practical medicine and was a major force in the treatment of eye disorders for the disadvantage. He was the very finest doctor, comp[passionate, very technically able, and totally dedicated to his patient's well being. We are lucky to have had such a fine person among us. Chris and I send our deep sympathies to Tom's family.
April 14, 2018
I loved this man
All my life I have tried to be like him
I have not come close
Kathy Lamping MD Cleveland
Sonalee Desai-Bartoli
April 13, 2018
Dr Hutchinson was a wonderful mentor in ophthalmology and he cared so deeply about his patients and the world of ophthalmology. He will be greatly missed. He performed cataract surgery out of charity on my Grandmother who was an immigrant to this country in the 1970's enabling her to see. A generation later, I had the opportunity to do my fellowship in glaucoma with him. He was a very knowledgeable and kind person and will be missed.
Stan Berke MD
April 12, 2018
Tom was THE BEST!! He will.be missed terribly. Stan Berke, MD
a loved one
Sent Flowers
April 12, 2018
Tom was truly a caring man as well as a doctor with the highest credentials anyone could ever have. On more than one occasion over the 30+ years he was my Dr he personally called me to say he had straightened out scheduling problems on my behalf. Although traveling into Boston every 3 months was an ordeal, we always looked forward to seeing Tom and his assistant LuChi
who made the travel and sometimes extended waits bearable.
Michael Polimer
Sharon, MA
April 12, 2018
I was honored to know Dr. Hutchinson . He was a kind gentleman who cared about all of his patients as though they were his family. He was someone that everyone knew loved his job. I was privileged and honored to have worked at OCB with him . He will be greatly missed by all. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Beth Walsh
Rich Ramponi
April 12, 2018
Dr. Hutchinson was truly a great man in too many ways to count. A number of years ago, he was instrumental in helping to get me the best medical care possible for a critical health issue. Tom also inspired me to get into one of his favorite hobbies - collecting antique clocks which is now a passion of mine. He will be very much missed, and his legacy lives on through his inspiration and kindness.
Shirley Sullivan
April 12, 2018
To be in Doctor Hutchinson's presence was a true blessing. His lovely smile, his kind and caring demeanor, inspired all who had the privilege of working with him.
I send my sincerest sympathies to his family and to his colleagues at OCB. May he Rest In Peace.
Kathleen Jeffers
April 12, 2018
It was an honor to know Dr. Hutchinson. I will always remember the kindness and compassion he gave to his patients at OCB. He was one of a kind. Rest In Peace. Sending prayers and thoughts to your family.
Kathleen Jeffers
Kerri Ramponi
April 12, 2018
Rest in Peace Dr. Hutchinson! It was a pleasure working for you! I always admired your dedication and compassion to your patients. With all your prestige, you were a kind, humble and true gentleman. I feel honored I was able to work for someone like you! My deepest condolences to June and Dan.
Kaethe Maguire
April 12, 2018
Dr. H diagnosed my glaucoma at age 30 in 1976 and followed me off and on for years right up until his retirement. No matter what doctor was doing my 3 mo follow ups, I was always sent back to Dr. H to be sure all was being done correctly. At just 72 I still have my vision and I credit him for helping me keep my vision.
A wonderful gentleman who was always fun to talk to and listen to. He shall be missed.
Valerie Belcher
April 12, 2018
Tom was such a wonderful mentor and friend to my late husband Dave Belcher. Also, I have many fond memories of such an amazing man and ophthalmologist in my many years of work at Mass Eye and Ear, attendance at NEOS and OCB functions. He will be missed. Valerie Belcher
April 11, 2018
Dr. Tom we will miss you for all your help and kindness for all
they years we have had the great pleasure of knowing you.
You were a wonderful and caring man
Love
Sheila and Joe Walsh
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