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.

13. Jeffery John Rawlings
Passed away on 8th May at QA Hospital. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral to be held at Portchester Crematorium on Friday 13th June, 2025 at 3:15pm. Family flowers only, donations to Scotty’s Little Soldiers can be made at ww.justgiving.com/page/jrawlings | Submitted

