Death of former CPO(D) Joe Maher
22 Oct 2025 - I have heard the sad news via Eamon ‘Ginge’ Fullen QGM that ‘Uncle Joe’ Maher (far left in this photo) crossed the bar today.
MCDOA member Dave Bartlett MBE with Dean ‘Chats’ Harris & Joe Maher at HMS VERNON in 1975
Joe, who first qualified as a Clearance Diver in 1962, was the Chief Instructor for the diving module of my Long MCD Officers’ Course at HMS VERNON in 1976 and our paths have often crossed since then.
Hoole & Maher in 1976
Our course knew Joe particularly for his philosophical musings, his enthusiastic cycling from Portsmouth to Falmouth and back fueled by Guinness, and his unique lobster-catching skills. He will be sorely missed and we offer our sincere condolences to his wife Viv and their family.
Maher & Hoole in 2017
RIP Joe.