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.
9. Pat Fradgley
Sadly passed away on May 2, aged 95. Much loved and greatly missed Mum, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, sister & aunt. Funeral Service at The Oaks, Havant Crematorium on Tuesday, May 27 at 10am and afterwards at The Crown Inn, Emsworth. Flowers welcome or donations to British Heart Foundation via Southern Co-op Funeralcare, Waterlooville. Tel: 02392 266105 | Submitted
10. Mary Lilian Williams
Who passed away peacefully on the May 12, 2025, aged 82 years. Longtime resident of Rowlands Castle. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at The Oaks Crematorium at 12.15pm. The family have requested family flowers only with donations being received in lieu for Alzheimer’s Society. Donations may be made by either going to Mary’s Much loved page Mary-lilian-williams.muchloved.com or by sending a cheque made payable to the charity to South Downs Funeral Service, The Old Post Office House, Hambledon Road, Denmead, Hants PO7 6NN Tel: 023 92 231567 | Submitted
11. Roger Anthony Barber
Died suddenly at home on April 27, 2025, aged 78 years. A wonderful, kind, genuine, loving family man. Adored by wife Mary, sons Peter, Stephen & David, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral service will take place at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Thursday, June 12 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations for Crohn's and Colitis UK and Prostate Cancer UK may be made by the retiring collection or via www.morrisbros.co.uk Enquiries to Morris Bros Funeral Directors, Lakeside, Tavistock PL19 0AZ. Tel 01822 612023 | Submitted
12. Elizabeth (Anne) Fisher
Sunrise 29.08.1937 Sunset 30.04.2025 Passed away peacefully at sunset on April 30 at home surrounded by her beloved husband Jim and 4 children. Anne/Mum/Sister/Granny will forever be in our hearts and sadly missed by all who knew her, near and far. Thinking of her dancing in Heaven and that beautiful smile, forever more! Goodnight, God Bless & Keep Dancing x The funeral service will be at Portchester Crematorium on Wednesday, June 4 at 1.45pm. A live stream link for the service will be available. Donations, if desired, will go to Marie Curie. Churcher and Tribbeck Funeral Directors 02392 580755. | Submitted