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.
9. Doris Warwick
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Doris Nellie Louise Warwick, aged 92, from Gosport. 31.05.1932 - 26.05.2025. A precious, loved Grandma. Love you always, Danni and Rebecca xx | Submitted
10. Linda Anne RN EN (G) Arnell
Passed away at home on May 14, 2025 aged 74. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, so sadly missed. See you in the morning darling x. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Portchester Crematorium, North Chapel at 10.30am. Flowers welcome or donations if desired, can be sent directly to Bowel Cancer UK. A.G. Stapleford & Sons, 6 Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JN Tel: 023 9267 1444 | Submitted
11. Linda Jean Evans
Sadly passed away on May 5, 2025 aged 82 years. The funeral service will be held at St Philip's Church, Cosham, at 1pm followed by the interment at Milton Cemetery at 2pm on Thursday, July 3 2025. No flowers by request but donations, if desired, can be made to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance on Linda's tribute page www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations or by cheque made payable to the charity c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 157 Fratton Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 5ER. Tel: 023 9286 3031 | Submitted
12. Joyce Muriel Knight
Our beloved Auntie Joy passed away peacefully on April 29. She will be very missed by her loving nephews and nieces and their families. She was Joy by name, Joy by nature and very much loved. She is now with her sisters, Audrey, Olive and Marion and her Mum and Dad, Elsie and Fred. Her funeral will be held at The Oaks Crematorium on Monday, 16th of June at 1pm. All welcome. | Submitted