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.
13. John Gaze
Son of Frank Arthur Gaze and Audrey Doris Gaze (nee Templeton), passed away peacefully at home on 29th June, aged 80 years. Funeral service was held at Portchester Crematorium, North Chapel, on Friday 25th July at 1.30pm. | National World
14. Frederick Love
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of a dear Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather Freddie Love. He passed away peacefully at QAH after a brief illness, with family around him. Rest in peace Dad / Freddie / Grandpa / Great Grandpa. We will miss you dreadfully but you and Mum are now reunited. Funeral to take place at Coghlans Funeral Directors in Forton Road, Gosport on 30th July at 2pm. Those that wish, please consider donation instead of flowers, to https://www.blindveterans.org.uk/support-us/ They helped him immeasurably during his last few years. | National World
15. Valerie 'Val' Kathleen Croughan (nee Cotter)
Sadly passed away on 28th June 2025 aged 79 years. The Funeral Mass will take place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Waterlooville on Friday 1st August 2025 at 12.00 noon followed by private committal. Family flowers only please, but donations can be made to the Rowans Hospice on Val's much loved 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. Tel: 023 9286 3031 | National World
16. Gerald Anthony Targett
Sadly passed away on 17th June 2025 aged 87. The funeral service was held at Portchester Crematorium on Friday 25th July 2025 at 10.45am. | National World