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Paul THOMS Obituary
Of Snyder, NY, March 2, 2023 at the age of 88. Son of the late Charles Thoms and Emma (Greenwald) Thoms; Brother of Betty (late Henry) DiSanto, the late Charles (late Betty) Thoms Jr., and the late Leila (late Frank) Miller. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by nephew David Miller. Honorary member of the Kilminster family. Longtime assistant professor at Buffalo State College in the Department of Exceptional Education. Loved and missed by the Thoms and Kilminster families, his colleagues at Buffalo State, and many friends. Paul donated his body to the University of Buffalo's Anatomical Gift Program. Services will be private. Paul was a longtime supporter of the Gliding Stars Adaptive Ice Skating program. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Gliding Stars- WNY Chapter, 1307 Military Rd., Buffalo, NY 14217 in his memory.
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Charles Chrystal
March 22, 2023
I had the good fortune to work with Paul in the Exceptional Education Department at Buff State back in the 1980's, when both he and I were involved with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Paul worked with prospective teachers and I worked with those already in the teaching profession.
I found Paul congenial and enjoyed working with him. He was industrious and well-liked by students. I know he was an asset to Buff State and to the Exceptional Education Department.
I am sorry to learn of Paul's passing. He is missed. Condolences to family and friends.
Bill Engelbrecht
March 21, 2023
I didn't really know Paul, but at some point early in my teaching career at Buffalo State I attended a talk by him about teaching effectiveness. At one point he made an offhand comment: "Any public speaker needs to know where his audience is coming from." I realized I was clueless and ultimately his comment caused me to radically change my teaching style from formal lecture to a more hands-on approach. My teaching evaluations went from mediocre to very positive and in 1990 I was honored to receive the Chancellor's Award for excellence in teaching.
Kathy Robinson Gielow
March 19, 2023
My condolences to Paul´s family. He was my professor and friend at Buff State and we shared many adventures! He was a huge inspiration to me as I taught special ed over the years. Over recent months I attempted to email him to share my gratefulness. May he rest in peace as he brought so much goodness into the world.
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