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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9. Anthony Lowes
Passed away peacefully on 20th July 2025, aged 89. He will be very sadly missed by all of his family and friends. The funeral service will be held at St James’ Church, Emsworth, on 26th August at 2pm. If desired, donations can be made at Shipwrecked Mariners Society. Any queries, please contact The Cooperative Funeralcare Telephone: 01243376458 | National World
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10. June Hamer
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of June Hamer who passed away peacefully at home on 22nd July 2025 with her loving friends around her. June will be loved and missed by everyone that knew her. The funeral service is to be held at Kingston Chapel, Portsmouth, On Thursday 28th August 2025, 11am followed by a burial at Kingston Cemetery. Forever Loved & Missed. Flowers are Welcome. c/o Forever Together Funeral Care 305 Arundel Street, Fratton, PO1 1NJ Telephone: 023 92 733645. | National World
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11. Vera Edna Kerridge
Sadly passed away on the 7th August 2025, aged 96. Funeral service to take place at Milton Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday 10th September at 1pm followed by the committal at graveside. All enquiries ℅ Co-operative Funeralcare, 157 Fratton Road, Portsmouth Tel 02392 863031. | National World
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12. David James Weeks
Passed away 6th August 2025, aged 85 years. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd September at 1.45pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Rowans Hospice through www.justgiving.com/page/dweeks | National World