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David Ernest Wells

1939 - 2024

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Stephan O'Brien posted a condolence

Monday, November 25, 2024

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family of Professor Wells. I learned a lot from Professor Wells during my time at The University of Southern Mississippi. He had a passion for his work, and was also a dedicated husband to his late wife Solveig Wells. May his soul rest in peace.

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Costas Armenakis posted a condolence

Monday, November 25, 2024

To the Wells family: I am very sorry for your loss. I had the privilege to know Prof Wells and having him as teacher during my graduate studies years at UNB. He was a dedicated, enthusiastic, and inspired scientist, engineer and teacher. We will miss him...

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Adebowale E Adedoyin posted a condolence

Monday, November 25, 2024

To the Wells Family, Dr. Wells’ was an extraordinary mentor, professor, and scientist whose passion and dedication inspired everyone around him. His guidance and wisdom have left an indelible mark on the lives of countless people. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the legacy of knowledge and kindness he leaves behind. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Adebowale E Adedoyin

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Johnson O. Oguntuase posted a condolence

Monday, November 25, 2024

Corey, Tara, and Trevor, May you find the strength to bear the loss of your father. Please accept my condolences, and may his gentle soul rest in peace. Dr. Wells was not just a mentor but a father in every sense. I first met him in 2015 at the University of Southern Mississippi, and his exceptional work ethic left a lasting impression on me. Beyond his role in supervising my PhD dissertation, his guidance shaped my academic journey and career. I have the privilege of teaching all the courses he once taught here until Spring 2021. His memory will always remain in my heart.

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Sunil Bisnath posted a condolence

Monday, November 25, 2024

To the Wells family. I had the honour and pleasure of studying with Dave at UNB and working with him at USM. I will remember the science, the academics, great questions and imagination, the humour and laughing, the meals and the Mardi Gras parties. Dave had such a big impact on so many of us. He will be missed. He can't be replaced.

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John McLaughlin posted a condolence

Monday, November 25, 2024

Prof David Wells was one of the last of a world-class team who built UNB's Surveying Engineering programme (as it was then known) into the best academic department in its field on the planet. His legacy of scholarship and teaching in hydrography and ocean mapping had a profound global influence. Dr. Wells enriched the lives of many and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this very sad time. John McLaughlin

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Calvin Martin posted a condolence

Monday, November 25, 2024

Corey, Tara, and Trevor, I want to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Your father was one of the most brilliant individuals I have ever had the privilege of meeting. His extraordinary intellect, dedication, and contributions have left an indelible mark on the field of Hydrography. I am truly sorry for your loss and will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May you find strength and comfort as you navigate this grieving process. Please know that his legacy will continue to inspire so many in our field and beyond. With heartfelt sympathy, Calvin Martin University of Southern Mississippi

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David posted a condolence

Monday, November 25, 2024

My condolences to Corey, Tara and Trevor. Your father was a constant in my academic, professional and personal life for over 40 years. We was my advisor on all three of my degrees and was instrumental in moving me and my family to MS and the University of Southern Mississippi, where he actually worked for me, or so he liked to say anyway - he never worked for anyone other than his students. I am very sorry for you loss Dave

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