Cumulus Support

Hi,

It was reported on one of the other forums that Gina frequented (Stargazers Lounge) that Gina Davies had sadly passed away.

The alarm was raised after concerns that something was amiss as Gina stop posting on the forum mid topic, and didn't respond to PMs in the usual timely fashion, which was was very strange for Gina. Through various contacts a couple of the moderators managed to get someone in person to visit Gina's home in Devon, and on entering the building found her laying on the floor lifeless. The emergency services were contacted and sadly they confirmed Gina was dead.

Provisions have been made to look after her animals, and the coroner is now involved.

Gina was no spring chicken, but her mind was sharp, and found technology interesting. 3D printing was her latest toy, and she came up with some interesting concepts, such as her turreted telescope



She was active on this forum too, documenting project to improve the Maplin weather station and sensors.

I have no news on when the funeral will be, but people are looking at ways to contribute, either by flowers or support for the charities Gina was so enthusiastic about, and no doubt the thread on SGL will be updated on how that may take place. I'm sure those that knew Gina, either in person or virtually via the forums and PMs will join me in paying our respects (virtually)

RIP Gina

I never chatted with her on this forum but it's always sad when one of those who has contributed so much here dies. My condolences to her family if she had any.

Hi Ray,

I believe she has a niece somewhere, but other than that she lived alone. Apparently the police are tracking down her family in order to inform them.

It is sad. I had many a conversation with Gina on electronics and things astronomy related. She even built her own observatory around the same time I built mine, which was amazing considering her age at the time.

The niece should be old enough to sort things out. I hope Gina made a Will otherwise handling the estate can be difficult.

I was into astronomy back in the 70s and had a 12” Newtonian reflector in my garden in Norwich. But moving to Cheshire and all the cloud killed it.

She was very active in the Fine Offset Forum and contributed a lot to improving most of the sensors. Always had good ideas and was willing to share them. At over 1800 posts she was in the top 10 of posters on the forum and one of our outstanding contributors and was always willing to help.

R.I.P. Gina you will be greatly missed.

I certainly remember Gina and all the bright ideas she brought forward and experimented, and never a negative!

RIP,
Paul

Can I add my condolences, I have known Gina (online) for many years and we found Steve's Forum and Cumulus at about the same time.

https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/3905 ... na-page-5/

Geof and the team running SGL have bent the rules and provided details on how to make donations.

https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/3909 ... nterested/

It will only be up for a week or so, and if any members of this forum wish to donate then please do so sooner rather than later