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.
5. Betty Mary Tilley
Passed away peacefully on 25th April, aged 90. Beloved mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Fondly remembered by all who knew her. Funeral at The Oaks Havant Crematorium on Monday, June 2 at 10am. All welcome. Bright colours encouraged. Family flowers only please. If desired donations to Pancreatic Cancer UK can be made at https://betty-tilley-1934-2025.muchloved.com | Submitted
6. Christopher Benson
Passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, aged 77. Much loved by his family. He will be sadly missed by all. The Funeral Service will be held at Portchester Crematorium on June 10, 2025 at 3pm. All enquiries to: Southern Co-operative Funeralcare. 320 London Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7DU Tel: 02392 266105 | Submitted
7. Brenda Evelyn Masters (née Ratcliffe)
Loving wife, mother and grandmother passed peacefully at home on April 29. Service to be held at Portchester Crematorium. Details at Lee Fletcher Funeral Directors, High Street, Cosham. | Submitted
8. Sheila Sumners
Passed away at home in Southsea on May 7, 2025, aged 87 after a short illness. Much loved Wife to Tony, Mum to Rachel and Caroline and Grandma to Luke and Lauren. Family flowers only, but we welcome any donations to Alzheimer’s Society c/o the donations page at www.barrells.co.uk | Submitted