Every day, communities across Hampshire 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 and surrounding area.
Here we make space to recognise those whose deaths have been announced in the pages of The 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.
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5. Christine Campbell
Sadly passed away on 27th July 2025, aged 83 years. The funeral will take place at Portchester Crematorium on Thursday 28th August 2025 at 1.30pm. Flowers are welcome or donations if desired can be made by cheque payable to Dementia U.K. ℅ Co-operative Funeralcare, 157 Fratton Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 5ER. | National World
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6. Mary Bowes
Passed away peacefully on 4th August 2025, aged 98 years. The funeral service will take place at Portchester Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 10.30am. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired can be made to Alzheimer's Society on Mary's tribute page www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations or by cheque made payable to the charity ℅ Co-operative Funeralcare, 157 Fratton Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 5ER | National World
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7. Michael Crockford
Passed away peacefully on 27th July, aged 82 years. Much loved and greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Wessex Vale Crematorium on Thursday 28th August at 10.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be made via the following link: https://michael-crockford.muchloved.com/ Enquiries: please contact A.H. Freemantle Funeral Directors. Tel: 01489 885525 | National World
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8. Barbara Kathleen Pettit (nee Dewdney)
Sadly passed away on 4th August 2025, aged 97 years. Now at peace with her Husband Norman. Beloved Sister-in-Law, devoted Aunty and dear Friend. Who will be sadly missed by us all. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 2nd September 2025, 12.15pm, at The Oaks Crematorium, Barton Road, Havant, PO9 5NA, all welcome. Flowers can be sent to Moores Traditional Funeral Directors, 302 Main Road, Southbourne, PO10 8JL | National World


