Some may be more well known than others, but all had a special place in someone’s heart and in our local communities. Here we make space to recognise those whose deaths have been announced in the pages of The News this week.
For more details on how they will be remembered, including funeral arrangements, and how to leave your own tributes, go to www.legacy.com/uk/obituaries/portsmouth-uk/browse.
5. Stephen Tier (Steve)
Sadly passed away peacefully on 24th April at home, aged 65. Loved husband to Julie and dad to Stephen & Bridget and Sam, who will be greatly missed by us, his family and friends. The funeral is at the Oaks Havant Crematorium on Tuesday 13th May at 14.30. Casual dress and shorts. No flowers by request although donations to the British Heart Foundation would be appreciated. | .
6. Colin Cyril Abrams
Passed away peacefully on 7th April 2025, aged 76 years. Much loved husband, dad, grandad and great grandad. He will be very sadly missed by all his family and many friends. The funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Monday 12th May at 1.45pm. Family flowers only. If desired, donations can be made at www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations or cheques made payable to Cancer Research UK c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 11 Rowner Road, Gosport. PO13 9UB Telephone: 02392 502281 | .
7. Stanley Ernest Adams
Passed away on 7th April 2025 aged 89. Sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral to be held at Portchester Crematorium on Friday 9th May 2025 at 13:45pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations to Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW may be made via the link www.coghlan.net/funeral-notices or sent to M Coghlan Funeral Directors, Westbury Rd, Fareham, PO16 7XU | .
8. Olwyn O’Regan
Who passed peacefully away on 20th April 2025 aged 86 years. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral Service to take place on Thursday 8th May, 12 noon at Portchester Crematorium, North Chapel. The family have requested family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dementia UK. Donations may be made by following the link to Olwyn’s personal donation page https://olwynoregan.muchloved.com/ Mayfields Funeral Directors, 90 Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 1LN (023 9287 5575) | .