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My dealer just forwarded an email he received from Brenda at Marklin USA saying that Dr Tom Catherall has suffered a massive stroke and is on life support. They are waiting for his son to arrive from England and then will probably remove life support. Brenda will be sending out more information as she receives it.
May Dr Tom and his family be in your prayers.
Robert
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Thanks for the news. I will certainly have him and his family in my thoughts today.
Regards
Mike C
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Sad to hear. I met him back at Eurowest 2012.
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Very sad to hear this...  |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with him. He was a really good guy. |
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Originally Posted by: Nielsenr  My dealer just forwarded an email he received from Brenda at Marklin USA saying that Dr Tom Catherall has suffered a massive stroke and is on life support. They are waiting for his son to arrive from England and then will probably remove life support. Brenda will be sending out more information as she receives it.
May Dr Tom and his family be in your prayers.
Robert
This message of yours has got to be the toughest I have ever had to "THANK" anyone. I am so shocked, I just do not have the words of convalescences to properly express myself to the family. I asked about Dr Tom (he seemed to accept that name) at the Eurowest 2014 this past weekend, and no one had anything to say, or didn't know why he was (representing MAERKLIN) not there. I missed last year's eurowest, and always had a nice talk with Dr Tom, a very approachable, and friendly person. He always had a new item in digital to talk about, and was our USA expert. Here is hoping for a miracle, and bless his family Regards. gene
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That's very sad news. I knew that he had had a leg amputated, and the last time I spoke to Brenda (mid June), Dr Tom was back home recuperating. Sad to hear that he has taken a turn for the worst. Originally Posted by: rschaffr Our thoughts and prayers are with him. Indeed!
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Shocking News of Dr. Tom Catherall's grave illness.
Thoughts & prayers are with him & his family at this time.
Malcolm Smith.
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Sad news indeed, I do hope for the best for Tom. He was a good and generous friend.
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Very sad new! Tom Catherall was expert of Märklin. Many good tips was there from Tom. Edited by user 03 August 2014 08:28:10(UTC)
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Very sad news indeed! Thoughts and prayers to him and his family! |
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Ditto all the above.
I met him at Eurowest in 2005 & 2011, very generous with his knowledge and time, and any literature he had there.
If the worst should happen he will be sadly missed by Marklin Inc and US Marklin modellers, as well as us Digital Newsletter Subscribers !
However lets hope for the best for him |
Glen
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This is sad news. I am sure I speak for many from Downunder wishing him well. Top bloke that.
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WHot they all Said. Cannot add any more.
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Sadly Dr Tom Catherall has passed away. His funeral will be next Wednesday. He will be deeply missed by many friends and family.
Regards,
Dave
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May he rest in peace...  |
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Very shocking news. RIP Tom. |
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We will greatly miss our friend in trains Dr Tom. A very sad time for Märklin enthusiasts. Obituary Link
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Sad news,difficult to believe our friend is gone.He was very polite and helpful for me,i asked his help twice.
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This is very sad news indeed...Tom will be missed. |
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This is very sad indeed.
I have put a small note out of respect on the site home page. |
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Dr. Tom Catherall, you will be missed…
A true pioneer in the digital world, who helped so many of us understand this new technology.
It is a very sad day for Märklin fans around the globe.
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Reading Dr Tom's Obituary, it is obvious that he spent a lifetime helping others, not just us Marklin train buffs.
People of his calibre are few and far between these days, so we feel it all the more when they are gone.
My condolences to Dr Tom's wife Lynette and their family.
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Tom was always there to help us with problems. People with this quality and willingness to help are very rare nowadays.
Rest In Peace Tom, we'll always remember you because we will always go back and read your newsletters.
Akis
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Originally Posted by: Bigdaddynz Reading Dr Tom's Obituary, it is obvious that he spent a lifetime helping others, not just us Marklin train buffs.
People of his calibre are few and far between these days, so we feel it all the more when they are gone.
My condolences to Dr Tom's wife Lynette and their family. Well said David, just opened my inbox to see the email from Brenda at Marklin Inc. Tom will be sadly missed by many, many people ! |
Glen
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My Thoughts are with all his family.
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I just read the sad news from Brenda's email and I'm shocked. He had deep knowledge of digital electronics and therefore of marklin digital system. His Books and newsletters will remain, for many years, a great reference to all users of marklin system Thank you Dr. Tom for your contribution in the field of train modeling He will be missed by all of us and not only. My deepest condolences to Dr. Tom's family. |
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I read this morning the BAD news from Brenda.
This is a very SAD day indeed.
I want to express my deepest condolences to his family.
He will be greatly missed by all of us.
Costas
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I've just noticed this topic for the first time. I am very much saddened by this loss. Although I never dealt directly with him I know that he helped many people during his lifetime.
My condolences to his family and friends. |
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I was reading daily this thread to have news about Dr Tom's health.
Today I received this very sad news.
I remember that several years ago I asked him some questions regarding the digital system and he answered me explaining things clearly and in a short time.
I quickly realized he was a very friendly person with excellent technical skills.
It is a pity he has passed away.
My condolences to Dr Tom's wife Lynette and their family.
Renato
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Sad news indeed, never met him, but was a very enlihgted person, trough his notes and mails.
RIP Dr Tom |
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I was with regret that I noted the loss of Dr.Tom Catherall,
He was very helpful to my enquiries when I first got into digital in the 1990's and I also found his digital newsletter of great use as I was starting out in digital.
It is sad to see the passing of such a selfless man; no doubt many Märklin fans around the world celebrate the life of Dr. Catherall.
PJ
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I was fortunate to meet him once when he came to fisit Pittsburgh, maybe 10 years ago. Very nice man, and clearly loved his Märklin. They should have had him there for a couple of days, not just 3-4 hours.
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