Every day, communities in Portsmouth must say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many other characters who have played a unique part in local life.
Some may be more well known than others, but all had a special place in someone’s heart and in our city.
Here we make space to recognise those whose deaths have been announced in the pages of the Portsmouth News this week.
The listings below say where they will be remembered, including funeral arrangements, and how to leave your own tributes.
The News’ death notices can be viewed and submitted to through our website here.
5. Dorothy Watkinson
Peacefully passed away on May 13, 2025, aged 84 years. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Funeral service to be held at Portchester Crematorium on Thursday, June 12 2025 at 10.30am. Flowers welcome by all c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 157 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5ER, or to make an online donation to Marie Curie please visit www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations | Submitted
6. Pamela Diana Clarke
Passed away at QA hospital on May 4, 2025. Will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral to be held on Monday, June 26 at 10.30am. Flowers welcome, donations, if desired to The Rowans Hospice can be made at www.justgiving.com/page/pamclarke | Submitted
7. Gary Brooks
It is with great sadness that his much loved wife Helen, and daughter Tracy, announce the passing of Gary Brooks (The Buffer), who passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025. A funeral service will be held at The Oaks Crematorium, Havant, on June 19, 2025 at 4pm. Due to limited capacity, the wake upstairs at the Still and West Old Portsmouth is by invitation only, but all are welcome downstairs and outside - so please join us there to celebrate Gary’s life. Gary served his country with pride for 32 years, and will be forever missed by all of his family, military family and many friends. Gary was always seen riding his bike around Pompey and helping others, and will be loved and remembered for the kindness and happiness he brought to so many. Donations can be made to The Rowans Hospice. | Submitted
8. Diane Flux
Diane's family are sad to announce that she passed away unexpectedly at home in Gosport on May 7, aged 84. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, June 23, 11.30am at Holy Trinity Church, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1HL. All welcome. If desired in lieu of flowers, donations in Diane's memory can be made directly to The Dog's Trust. After the service, a wake to celebrate Diane's life will be held at 2pm at The Cam's Mill, Fareham PO16 8AA Any enquiries to Solent Funeral Services, 109 Stoke Road, Gosport, Hampshire. | Submitted