Sad News- Alex Mayhew
Posted: 12 Oct 2015 19:29
Alex Mayhew 31 05 75 –Alex Lewis-Mayhew 05 10 15
Complications following cancer finally took Alex from us all. He leaves a devoted wife , Rachel, and a 6 month old daughter , Augustyna. His wife fought tirelessly and with some success to extend his life, but in the end it was not to be.
Alex was born to enjoy mechanical and electronic things. Even as a toddler he would often be found with tools in his hands . As he grew older his inventions and adventures sometimes led to a Hospital visits, his Mother worried that too many visits might result in him being taken from her care as a child contender for some “at risk” register.
His early aptitude matured until he finally left College as National Apprentice of the Year, going on to work for a large building company. He showed exceptional woodworking skills and with later promotion became their national trouble shooter, where his uncanny abilities were used to solve problems with electrics, electronics and computers , as well as buildings.
He finally followed his heart to join North Leicester Motorcycles, the family business, in the workshop. As he became more expert , many motorcyclists appreciated his “laying on of hands” to their bikes, seemingly making light work of any m/c problem. The Company still enjoys many tools and devices he made to assist work. He worked there until he was too ill to work, but even then he would try to attend to assist when he could.
Alex developed to include inventions, self-taught engineering, fabrication, welding and all sorts of associated skills which he put to use in scratch- building a 3 wheeler for his private use, it looked a lot like a pre-war Morgan. He used no plans or kits in the building of his Guzzi powered device with his development of a maxi scooter auto gearbox. The finished article had great mechanical merit which was no surprise from Alex, but perhaps the artistic and aesthetic appeal surprised quite a few, especially as it was built in personal time on a shoe string budget.
For a man who was born, bred and lived only in Leicestershire , Alex earned a wide International circle of true friends. He will be sorely missed by us all for his humility and humanity, nor will his many friends ever forget his quirky wit and generous nature.
Alex's funeral will be on the 22nd October in Loughborough. For any MRC members and friends wishing to pay their respects, please contact me, as I will arrange a meeting point so we can ride in together. webmaestroATmorini-riders-clubDOTcom
Complications following cancer finally took Alex from us all. He leaves a devoted wife , Rachel, and a 6 month old daughter , Augustyna. His wife fought tirelessly and with some success to extend his life, but in the end it was not to be.
Alex was born to enjoy mechanical and electronic things. Even as a toddler he would often be found with tools in his hands . As he grew older his inventions and adventures sometimes led to a Hospital visits, his Mother worried that too many visits might result in him being taken from her care as a child contender for some “at risk” register.
His early aptitude matured until he finally left College as National Apprentice of the Year, going on to work for a large building company. He showed exceptional woodworking skills and with later promotion became their national trouble shooter, where his uncanny abilities were used to solve problems with electrics, electronics and computers , as well as buildings.
He finally followed his heart to join North Leicester Motorcycles, the family business, in the workshop. As he became more expert , many motorcyclists appreciated his “laying on of hands” to their bikes, seemingly making light work of any m/c problem. The Company still enjoys many tools and devices he made to assist work. He worked there until he was too ill to work, but even then he would try to attend to assist when he could.
Alex developed to include inventions, self-taught engineering, fabrication, welding and all sorts of associated skills which he put to use in scratch- building a 3 wheeler for his private use, it looked a lot like a pre-war Morgan. He used no plans or kits in the building of his Guzzi powered device with his development of a maxi scooter auto gearbox. The finished article had great mechanical merit which was no surprise from Alex, but perhaps the artistic and aesthetic appeal surprised quite a few, especially as it was built in personal time on a shoe string budget.
For a man who was born, bred and lived only in Leicestershire , Alex earned a wide International circle of true friends. He will be sorely missed by us all for his humility and humanity, nor will his many friends ever forget his quirky wit and generous nature.
Alex's funeral will be on the 22nd October in Loughborough. For any MRC members and friends wishing to pay their respects, please contact me, as I will arrange a meeting point so we can ride in together. webmaestroATmorini-riders-clubDOTcom
