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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 Portsmouth News’ death notices can be viewed and submitted to through our website here.
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17. Sandra Iris James
Passed away surrounded by her loving family on 4th May 2025, aged 84 years. A much loved Mum, Nan and Great Grandma. Who will be so sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium at 9.15am on 3rd June 2025. The family ask you to join them afterwards at The Cams Mill, Cams Hall Estate, Fareham. Flowers to be sent to: Southern Co-operative Funeralcare 47 High Street, Cosham. Tel: 023 9238 3460 | .
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18. Arthur Easen
Formerly of Swanmore Who passed away at home on the 3rd May 2025 aged 77 years. Much loved Father and Grandfather. Funeral Service to take place on Monday 2nd June 2025 at The Oaks Crematorium, Havant. For Information call South Downs Funeral Service Thorn Cottage The Square Wickham, Fareham PO17 5JT 01329 833920 | .
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19. Brian Derek Grubb
Passed away sadly on 10th May 2025, aged 90 years. The funeral service will take place at Portchester Crematorium on Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 1.45 pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired can be made to the Cinnamon Trust on Brian'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 | .
20. Peter David "Pete" Sharpe
Sadly passed away on 4th May 2025 aged 84 Years. The funeral service will take place at Milton Cemetery Chapel at 2.30 pm on Wednesday 11th June 2025. Flowers are welcome or donations, if desired, can be made to the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation on Pete's online 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. My dearest husband of almost 50 years, passed away peacefully at home, with me by his side as he wished. You will always be in my heart and thoughts. Love and miss you always Brenda xxx Love and kisses from your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who all miss you dearly xxx | .