Thomas Wayne Dohne

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Thomas W. Dohne, PhD. He passed away peacefully at his home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, surrounded by his family, on November 12, 2024. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, on August 8, 1946, he was the son of the late Ernest and Dorothy (Stone) Dohne. He had been a resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, since 1979. Tom received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Boston University in 1969. He moved to Oklahoma to continue his education at Oklahoma State University where he received his Master of Science degree in Psychology in 1978 and Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Clinical Psychology in 1979. He served as the Director of the Bartlesville branch of Grand Lake Mental Health Center and later established his private practice in Bartlesville. In addition to his private practice, he was a consultant for the rehabilitation and psychiatric units at Jane Phillips Medical Center and St John Medical Center. He continued in private practice until his retirement in December of 2016. Tom was an avid reader with a thirst for knowledge. An adventurous spirit, he cherished the outdoors and nature. In his free time, he enjoyed skiing, hiking the mountains with his children, listening to music and tending to his yard. He especially loved spending time at the beaches in Florida and New England. His love for animals started at an early age and continued throughout his lifetime. Aside from his family, the thing he loved most was fishing. He was a skilled fisherman, mastering fly fishing and even enjoyed making his own flies. He was an avid collector of antiques; he enjoyed antiquing and attending estate auctions. He dedicated hours to reading and researching various collectibles; this continued into his retirement. Survivors include: his sister, Joan Dohne, and her partner Robert Dias of Massachusetts; his daughters Morgan Dohne of Massachusetts and Erica DeFiore and her husband Richard of Virginia; his grandchildren Andrew, Cassandra, Brooke and Kathryn DeFiore of Virgina; Madelyn and Katelyn Dohne of Bartlesville. He also leaves his “second son” Michael Eskandari of Bartlesville, his “sister-cousin” Marjorie Slavin of Vermont along with many other cousins from New England and his longtime companion and cherished family friend Sandy Balentine of Bartlesville. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved son, Nicholas R. Dohne. He dedicated his life to helping people. We take comfort in knowing that Tom's legacy endures through the countless lives he touched, the lessons he imparted, the love he shared, and the memories we will forever cherish. A celebration of life to follow in February of 2025 - official notice with date and time to follow. The family gratefully welcomes donations to the Washington County SPCA in Dr. Dohne’s name, which can be made at www.wcspca.org

Thomas Wayne Dohne

August 8, 1946 - November 12, 2024