I am devastated to hear this news. I worked closely with Sean for 5 years at the University of New Brunswick.
His leading research in hydrogen storage and green technology was known throughout the world.
While he was an innovative scientist, I will remember him as a person who was kind and generous. People came first to Sean. Mentorship of students and caring for team members was a priority. And he loved his family.
His passing has made the world a sadder place.
My deepest sympathies go out to you-Wendy and Oliver. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wednesday 06 September 2017
Heather Boyd-Kinnie, Fredericton, New Brunswick
The employees and Board Members of Cella Energy, past and present, send the deepest condolences to Sean's wife and family. Sean was a very respected and loved colleague at the company and he left a legacy here to be proud of.
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Chris Hobbs
Managing Director
Cella Energy Limited
Friday 18 August 2017
Dr Chris Hobbs, MD, Cella Energy, 148 Sixth Street, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire. OX11 0TR. UK.
Sean was one of my supervisors for my PhD at King’s College London. Sean had a very deep understanding of inorganic chemistry in both theoretical and practical disciplines. During my time under his supervision, I found Sean was supportive, constructive, open to new ideas and had a very good (and dry) sense of humour. I have benefitted a great deal from the man and indeed, Sean was instrumental in me finding my current role. I do have very happy memories of Sean at KCL. One of those being the day he lost most of his clothing and spent the entire day with just a lab coat to conceal his underwear.
Sean, I hope you are at peace and I hope you know you made a difference.
Friday 18 August 2017
Paul Prince, Oxfordshire, Friday August 18th 2017
I would like to add my condolences - I am truly shocked and saddened to hear this news. I was Sean's second PhD student at Kings, joining the lab alongside Emanuel who had started a year before me. Sean was an extremely talented scientist and excellent, if sometimes unconventional, supervisor.
Over the years I have found myself saying many Sean truisms to my students and laughed to myself about how much I had unwittingly absorbed from Sean.
I was very sad to hear the news when Paul contacted me today. I will raise a glass to Sean this evening and I thank him greatly for all he taught me.
Friday 18 August 2017
Dr Nick Chatterton, School of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences, The Open University.