VALE Mike Jeanmaire ("Fish")

Aubrey

Member
Sadly Fish left this world last week after a long fight against lung problems apparently caused by industrial diesel fumes.

Fish was a very active Mendip caver, digger and diver in the late 60's and 70's.
He was the first person to free dive sumps 2 and 3 into Swildons 4, a feat generally thought to be impossible at the time.
He later moved from Mendip to Derbyshire and  took part in a number of foreign expeditions.
Fish also served as chairman of CDG.

I recall his enthusiasm for his dig in Swildons 7 which was a much harder undertaking when the 40 existed and we had to dive every sump. That dig has recently been shown to be linked to "Jenga" another active dig in 7 and still shows promise.

Our condolences to his wife Liz, who has looked after him through his long illness.

Fish's funeral has been arranged for 13:30 on Friday 19th November at the upper chapel at Haycombe Cemetery, Whiteway Road, Bath BA2 2RQ followed by a cremation at the lower chapel at 14:30 all are welcome.



 

tony from suffolk

Well-known member
Very sad indeed; fish was a real character for sure. There'll be many of us old codgers who remember him fondly and I offer my deepest sympathies to his family.
 

Pitlamp

Well-known member
Fish was at the helm of the CDG for many years.

He was a rock - and we have huge amounts to be grateful for.
 

T pot 2

Active member
A very sad loss Fish was a  fine chap.  My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Liz.

I can't make the funeral but will raise a glass in his memory at the Red Lion Litton on Friday if anyone would like to do the same please join me.

T pot
 

langcliffe

Well-known member
We are fortunate to have three recordings of Fish on the BCA Audio Archives, which were made a year ago:

Mike Jeanmaire - Free diving in Swildon's Hole: http://caving-library.org.uk/audio/selected.php?id=101
Mike Jeanmaire - The Independent Cave Diving Group: http://caving-library.org.uk/audio/selected.php?id=102
Mike Jeanmaire - Changes in cave diving and the risks Involved: http://caving-library.org.uk/audio/selected.php?id=103

The quality isn't very good because Sid being Sid, had a faulty microphone lead, and Fish's breathing was assisted, but they are well worth listening to.
 
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