Message Professor Dobson was a uniquely lovely gentleman, who always greeted everyone with a welcoming smile, and he was never too busy to stop and listen to his students. I remember in my first year the Master's Lunch held for freshers students coincided with my birthday. He had obviously noted this down and came over to me and wished me a happy birthday, which was a really personal touch in my first few weeks at university, and it gave me a lovely insight into the welcoming atmosphere which I came to realise embodies St. John's College, and its late Master. My prayers and thoughts are with his family during this sad time.

Message In happy remembrance of valued friendship.

Message As Master of St John's, I remember Sir Christopher to have been extremely kind and warmhearted. He took the time to speak with all of my undergraduate classmates and make us each feel special and important. Sir Christopher was very generous with his time and hospitality and I very much enjoyed spending time with him and Mary at college gatherings. He will be missed dearly. Mine and my family's thoughts go out to Mary, Richard, and William at this difficult time.

Message Farewell, Chris. We'll miss you more than you could ever have guessed.

Message I was greatly saddened to hear of the death of Chris Dobson, a warm and friendly man who will be missed by many. His passing will leave a gap in the life of the College. My thoughts are with his family at this time.

Message Chris was a wonderful colleague whom I admire both as a scientist and as a human being. I was always struck by his uncanny ability to turn seemingly vague ideas that emerged in discussions into amazing experimental results. He will be sorely missed.

Message Crossing paths with the Master whether in San Francisco, New York, or back at John's has always been a warm and heartfelt experience. At the start of last August, our chance catch up in First Court was altogether different. After my excitement at meeting Jimbo for the first time, Dr Dobson explained exactly what the family was going through. Emotions started to flow, but all the while Chris maintained his signature composure and reassuring smile. It is absolutely typical that even in such difficult circumstances, Chris thought of everyone else but himself.

The Master's commitment and enduring support for students and staff alike was clear throughout his tenure: from studentships, to fundraising, and the hallmark matriculation speech in which every new student would be welcomed with "Once a Johnian, always a Johnian!"

For my own part, i will always be grateful to Chris for his faith in me. The opportunity to represent the college student body at alumni events and a royal visit; while giving alumni an insight into just how important donations and funding were for the student body, was all thanks to Chris. I would often jokingly remind him that, coming from inner city Birmingham, I wasn't necessarily well versed in how to converse with lords and ladies . But Chris would always laugh and encourage me forward. This he continued, beyond graduation, taking a kind interest in my career and travels.

As Master, Chris has obviously touched and improved the lives of so many; as proven by the outpouring of sorrow and the show of love and support for Mary and the Dobson family. I add to that my own feeling of grief at the loss of a giant, not just of the academic and scientific world but also, of a friend and staunch supporter of the Johnian community. Your background mattered little to Chris. To realise your potential and be the best that you could be was important to him. I will miss him dearly and always think of him fondly. My love to Mary, Richard, William, and Jimbo.

Message My uncle was a kind and humble man who not only had such amazing intelligence, what I love most is that he used his intelligence for the greater good. His work in science and the fact he would of educated so many others to take this knowledge out into the world and to help people makes me feel so proud to be his niece. I can’t say I have inherited any of the family brains but I can say I’ve suffered from ill health. And it makes me feel so in awe that there are people out there researching these things that can make treatments for all the illness in the world. We all need people like him more than we all realise. When I see what he was doing also for education I just feel his legacy will live on through his work and all the teaching he has dedicated his life to. He was so loved and respected buy all our family and everyone who knew him loved him so much. I was glad to be able to see him one last time this year and I wish I could of said this to him in person as I had planned but I didn’t say it as I didn’t feel I could. I want to thank him for all his hard work and all the good he has done in his life. I love you uncle Chris xxxx

Message Only last December I heard Chris speak, illuminating and authoritative as ever, at a protein mis-folding meeting in London. He remained a great supporter of early-career scientists whilst leading his field, and will be sorely missed.

Message Sir Christopher was warmly and gently affirming of me when I returned to the College, and I'm sure of other alumnae and and alumni. A massive loss to St John's, to the University, and to his family.