It is with great sorrow the family announces the sudden passing of Dr. Stephen Bengt Cheley, on August 2, 2015. Born in New York City, U.S.A, he was the beloved son of the late John and Etta (nee Wallenius) Cheley. Loving brother of John, Linda (Rick Sowerby) and Mark (Alexia Wong). He will be sadly missed by his family, relatives and friends. Stephen had a long career as a Research Biologist at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, University of Massachusetts,Texas A & M University, University of Oxford and the University of Alberta. There will be a celebration of Steve's life in Toronto in September.
It is really sad news…. Steve and I spent long time at Texas A&M University. And he was very kind and helpful to me when I visited to University of Oxford. I believe that you are now very peaceful and comfort. You were outstanding mentor and friend.
Thank you Steve and missing you!!!
April 15, 2017
So shocked and saddened to see this news about Steve. He is one of the best scientists I’ve ever come across. He was great mentor to me during my stay at Texas A & M. I remember the good-bye party that he arranged for me when I left College Station.
My deepest condolences to his family!
Manjula
October 8, 2015
This is very sad news. Steve has been a very kind colleague with an immense portfolio of experimental skills and a great ability to get bench problems solved. My deepest condolences to his family.
Liviu Movileanu
October 5, 2015
It is with great sadness to receive this news about Steve. I knew him when he worked St Texas A&M University. We communicated via email after he moved to Oxford although not within the last year. Steve was always so very friendly and a great researcher. My thoughts and prayers with his siblings whom he spoke of often.
October 4, 2015
Linda, Mark and John
Such a loss and so young. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Jackie
August 30, 2015
Staggered to see the obit in the Globe&Mail. We knew Steve in our youth, visited him in Cold Spring Harbor, memories of soft shell crab on Long Island and a brilliant Steve. Our sincere condolences to family
Irene Albert
August 8, 2015
We’re keeping you in our thoughts, and hoping you’ll soon find comfort in your great memories of Steve and of the fun times you shared together.
With love and condolences,
Carole, Terry, Meg and Jamie
August 7, 2015