Message A great mind, a great man and a great friend to all Johnians. Chris will be sorely missed by so many people but his legacy will live on and no Johnian will forget him and his influence.

Message To me, Chris was the face of St John's. He was part of everything that went on, and took an interest in everyone that was at the college. Although as far from chemistry as possible, he took the time to talk with me about my research and encourage my interest. I remember my first hall, in which he told us that nobody was admitted by mistake (which at the time, we desperately needed to hear). Despite having graduated almost a decade ago I'm so sad to hear this terrible news, and am sure thousands of alumni are feeling the same. Thinking of Chris' family.

Message What sad days for the College. Sixty-nine is no age these days. How cruel!
My sincere condolences to his family and colleagues, all of whom will miss him keenly.
He will be a hard act to follow! R.I.P., Master.

George Walker

Message I met Sir Chris Dobson at a graduate garden party and we engaged in good conversation. A most remarkable man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

JMF

Message Sincere condolences to Professor Dobson's family.

I was a student at St John's College, for five wonderful years doing a master's degree and PhD. I was a fresher in the same year Professor Dobson became the Master. I still remember his first matriculation dinner speech as a new Master of St John’s. In a his typical endearingly shy manner he joked that people who choose academia are not in it for the money. Rather, we dedicate our lives to the pursuit of high ideals. This is still how I think about an academic vocation, and it helped me stay in it in some difficult times. It’s just one example of a lasting inspiration that he has left. And I’m just one person among many....

Professor Dobson was one of the most inspiring academics I have ever got to meet and one of my all time academic superheroes. The world famous research of the highest quality into the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases combined with incredible humility was a rare combination in the modern world. His kindness and warmth towards anyone he spoke to at a given moment, his friendly ways with the students, regular Saturday lunches at the buttery where anyone could come and say 'hi', his generous support to the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign fundraiser we organised with Jon Gilmour, the friendly chat in the Master's Lodge with the members of the SBR Committee, ... I could go on listing the things that made me like and respect him so much. The wide world will continue to benefit from his research and that of the students and colleagues he worked with and inspired. He left the world much better than it was before, and for that we owe him big thank you. Professor Dobson - you are and will be sorely missed.

My family join me in this message of condolence. Professor Dobson's family and friends remain in our thoughts.

Message Very sad to learn of this untimely loss--a loss which all of us who enjoyed the Master's tenure will share with his family.
Warmest sympathy to Lady Dobson and the family.

Message I was very saddened to hear of Chris's passing away . Apart from being a brilliant academic and a major force in the scientific community , he made a major impact on the development of all aspects of Johns and was the driving force in making the College so successful . I always enjoyed meeting him and our various discussions ; he will be missed by all of us in the Johns community .

Message Very sorry to hear the news. Taken far too young.

Message My sincerest condolences!

Message Christopher was, with his wife, a good friend to Johnians. They always made us welcome. I will miss him.