Lucien Nunes Electrical Engineer Extraordinaire

[Mark W]

I have some incredibly sad news to share with you all..

Lucien lost his battle with cancer just after 5pm today.

He was surrounded by his family, a few friends and passed away peacefully.

There are electrical engineers and then you had Lucien.

Sit down and play this as loud as you can, it seems to be the only song that fits the evening.

I will try and keep you updated with further details unless others do.

We will be sounding our fog horn from the ocean liner RMS windsor castle tomorrow evening after I have warned the village. An eccentric gesture for a kind and eccentric person.

 

[nicebutdim]

Been stuck for words about Lucien for almost three weeks.

Lucien's knowledge was obvious and impressive, and I tried (mostly in vain) to absorb as much of it as possible. What was often even more apparent on this forum was his ability to cut through the regular arguments with informative posts. Occasionally he may have posted a stern, but unfailingly polite rebuke that didn't single out anyone for special attention, but was heeded by all.

I've recently found myself editing posts to round off some of the sharper edges. While his knowledge may not have rubbed off on me (to be fair, he didn't have much to work with), I've found myself reflecting on many of his posts and trying to become a slightly better human because of them.

I sincerely hope Lucien's legacy continues through MEET. May he rest in peace.

 

[ipf]

Been stuck for words about Lucien for almost three weeks.

I sincerely hope Lucien's legacy continues through MEET. May he rest in peace.

I know what you mean.
Just to say.....yesterday I attended the funeral of a friend and work colleague of decades, a very gifted hands on engineer in a different sphere to Lucien.
Like Lucien, he had a form of cancer.
I was with him. in his workshop 5 weeks ago and he felt a bit rough but just got on with his work, as usual. He'd obviously been ill for a while because, after being informed of a liver problem, he attended Christies earlier this month for assessment, preparing for a treatment plan. After tests, he was advised to return home to his family as there was nothing they could do to save him. He lasted barely a week. Similar age to Lucien.
RIP mate. Condolences to wife and sons.
Thoughts are with all who have to contend with such hardship.

 

[silverfox1]

I have not logged on for some time but feel I must comment on this sad news, over the years Luciens knowledge has opened my eyes to areas of the electrical world I have not been able to grasp, I am truly lost for words. RIP Lucien.
My condolences to his family.

 

[mainline]

I know what you mean.
Just to say.....yesterday I attended the funeral of a friend and work colleague of decades, a very gifted hands on engineer in a different sphere to Lucien.
Like Lucien, he had a form of cancer.
I was with him. in his workshop 5 weeks ago and he felt a bit rough but just got on with his work, as usual. He'd obviously been ill for a while because, after being informed of a liver problem, he attended Christies earlier this month for assessment, preparing for a treatment plan. After tests, he was advised to return home to his family as there was nothing they could do to save him. He lasted barely a week. Similar age to Lucien.
RIP mate. Condolences to wife and sons.
Thoughts are with all who have to contend with such hardship.

It maybe coincidence but a lot of people that worked in the tv repair game that I knew are all passed, all were relatively young.

 

[freddo]

It maybe coincidence but a lot of people that worked in the tv repair game that I knew are all passed, all were relatively young.

That can't be good, I've been repairing TVs for the past 20+ years.

 

[Simon47]

I can't really add to what others have said, other to say that he reminds me of my late father - except my father's collection was very much smaller and he had no plans for a museum. But it was painful clearing out and there was so much I'd have liked to keep but just didn't have room for, and which I thought might come in handy one day (such as good old motors that would have been good candidates for a 3 phase converter). IIRC I weighed in about 1/2 ton of motors and transformers :-(

So many times since dad died I've had questions where "dad would have known that". It's so true that you don't fulky apreciate what you've got till its gone. I didn't know Lucien other than through his activity here, but I feel a sense of loss at his passing.

 

[mainline]

That can't be good, I've been repairing TVs for the past 20+ years.

Before your time then

Theses were the days of valves and electrons bouncing off phosphor.

 

[Midwest]

Only just found out the sad news. RIP Lucien.

I recall him replying to a thread of mine, to which I can’t remember the content, but it was about a piece of old aluminium cable, I’d come across. He asked if he could have for his Museum. Duly sent.

I also hope his MEETS can be found a place, shame to lose all that hard work and enthusiasm.

 

[freddo]

Theses were the days of valves and electrons bouncing off phosphor.

Most of the tvs in my house have those in...

I also hope his MEETS can be found a place, shame to lose all that hard work and enthusiasm.

I hope this also.

 

[danielbrillian]

I'm extremely sorry to read this news. I was in Lucien's year at secondary school and although we weren't very close, I found him extraordinary even at that young age and I respected him greatly. I have a very fond memory from when we were aged around 16 of going down to Dulwich to visit him and Gerry at the Vintage Wireless and Television Museum where they gave me a wonderful and lengthy guided tour including their working 405 line TV transmission gear and a master class in glass blowing for the creation of replacement valves. This is a cruel and tragic event and I send my condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Simon47]

... and a master class in glass blowing for the creation of replacement valves

Was there no end to his talents ?

 

[Moley]

Well, I've been away from the forum for a couple of months so I've only just read this deeply saddening news. I never met him and know his knowledge would have been way over my head but he always came over as someone who, knowing you were out of your depth, would explain and help. I hope he's happy in that great arc rectifier in the sky. Rest in peace.

 

[UKMeterman]

Hi,
If you would like to see Lucien talk mecury arcs then have a look at Secrets of the London Underground, Series 2, Episode 9 - Greenwich Power Station on UKTV Play - https://uktvplay.co.uk/shows/secrets-of-the-london-underground/series-2/episode-9/6308637885112 about 22 minutes in.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Shame I can't watch that, it wants me to disable my Add blocker which I never do, surprising how many adds a day it blocks.

 

[nicebutdim]

Shame I can't watch that, it wants me to disable my Add blocker which I never do, surprising how many adds a day it blocks.

You won't come to any harm temporarily disabling the ad blocker to that site.