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.
9. Norman Edward Towell
Passed away peacefully on 18th April 2025, aged 89 years. Much loved by all and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at The Oaks Crematorium on Friday 23rd May at 10.45am. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers the family kindly request donations to Cancer Research UK or the RSPCA. All enquiries please to. Southern Co-operative Funeralcare, 320 London Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7DU. Tel: 023 9226 6105 | .
10. Graham Granville Jeffs
Passed away 13th April, aged 75. Beloved husband of Pauline, father to Karl and Hayley, grandad to Sophie, Lillie and Emma. Much loved and greatly missed. Funeral Service on Friday 9th May, The Oaks Crematorium at 10am. Family flowers only please, and donations via memorygiving.com/grahamjeffs. | .
11. Nancy Christine Hawkins (nee Pettit)
In loving memory of our dear Mum, who passed away peacefully on 18th April, aged 95 years. Reunited with our beloved Dad. So sadly missed, always in our hearts. Rest peacefully. Love Heather, Ruth, Dave & Glen. Funeral service to be held at The Oaks, Havant Crematorium on Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 12.15 pm. Flowers welcome or donations made payable to Dementia UK via Barrells Funeral Directors, 245 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 5PA. Smart bright colours welcome. | .
12. Joseph Itai Rinomhota ‘Joe’
Passed away peacefully on 29th March 2025, aged 29. Much loved son of Linda and Ephraidge, loving brother of Andrew (Andy). He will be very sadly missed by all of his family and many friends. The funeral service will be held at Portchester Methodist Church on 7th May at 1pm, followed by the Committal at Roman Grove Cemetery at 2:15pm. After burial the wake will be at AFC Portchester, Wicor Recreation Ground, PO16 9DP, by invite only Dress code: Smart casual. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations to Sickle Cell Society can be made at www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations Any enquiries, please contact Southern Co-operative Funeralcare, Fareham. Telephone: 01329 280249 | .