Lost another old circle racer today
My Grandpa Tom Doidge passed away this morning. He got the family into the sport we love in 1961. Tom has built many boats and enjoyed always going to the races. He was a great man and taught me that never say you can't do something. He will be greatly missed. I was trying to finish one of his last boats he built right before his passing. I'm still going to finish it with him looking over me. Love you grandpa..
Tom Doidge 1918-2010
Hers a pic of the boat that he built and I'm finishing
Last edited by K94 Soild Gold; 05-18-2010 at 08:11 AM.
Very sorry to hear this. I have known Tom for years and have always admired his work. He had a "can do" attitude that should be an inspiration to everyone.
Wow, I am at lost for words. I feel so lucky to be able to work with Tom side by side on our cracker a few months ago. Tom just finished up a brand new wood crackerbox last year as well. His detailed work was amazing on the boat. The world/racing community has lost a great man. On behalf of the Games Family, rest in peace Tom and our condolences go out to the whole Doidge Family
Last edited by rivergames; 05-18-2010 at 09:02 AM.
Life is too short for a slow boat
Originally Posted by Tor
sorry to here this, it was always fun hangin with tom at the races.
Gramps accomplishments where always an inspiration, he'll be missed.
Godspeed Tom.
My condolences. Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
There is a man who rung out every last drop of life from his body before he hung it up. I am sorry for the families loss but damn he had a helluva run!
RIP Mr Tom...
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My condolences.
When you got the money you have no time, When you have the time your outta of work!!!
Im sorry for the Doidge families loss and the boating comminities loss also, He was one of the pioneers of the sport.
im sorry for your loss our prayers are with you. beautiful boat he will be proud of you to finish it. that boat is a great connection for you
Last edited by sangerfan76; 05-18-2010 at 03:51 PM.
Sad news
Condolences to the Diodge family from the PS89 team. The Circle Family seems to be taking some heavy hits here lately, and we've lost another icon of our sport.......Ray
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Another racer will truly be missed. Thanks for the great memories and contributions to our sport of boat racing.
R.I.P. Tom Doidge
Who cares? I'm into outboards now!
It was always great to see Tom and he always had a smile.
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Very sad
news indeed, I met him at Burley and he even treated a jerk as a longtime friend! One of the Greats, for sure!
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