Book of Condolence: Professor Sir Christopher Dobson

This page was created to display online messages of condolence following the death of Professor Sir Christopher Dobson, Master of St John’s College, who died age 69 on Sunday, September 8 2019.

Please note we are no longer accepting submissions to the online condolence book.

Message I shall never forget the kindness and generosity that you and your wife showed to me during my time as an undergraduate.

Name Aeron Preston

Message The passing of an intellectual giant and a kindly man. I had the privilege to meet him on a few occasions during my years at St John’s and he was nothing but kind, funny, and possessing of that unique gravitas that engenders so much respect. My sincere condolences to Sir Christopher’s family on their passing. He will no doubt be missed.

Name Jarret Huang

Message Chris was an inspiration - and it was a privilege that as SBR President I got to
work with him to make St John’s an even more welcoming place for graduate students from all around the world.

Chris, you will be missed and my condolences to Mary and her family

Eva-Maria (2007)

Name Eva-Maria Hempe

Message Sir Christopher was such a kind-hearted gentleman, who always had time to speak to everyone and remembered their names. He was loved by all and he will never be forgotten. It really was an absolute please to know you Sir Chris Dobson.

Name Chantelle Doran