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.

13. Keith William Brian Hatcher
Loved so much by his family and friends, passed away peacefully on 13th April 2025. Funeral service to be held at Portchester Crematorium on Friday 9th May 2025 at 3.15 pm. Flowers or donations for Headway may be sent c/o Barrells Funeral Directors www.barrells.co.uk | .

14. Sheila Morse
Passed away peacefully on 27th March 2025, aged 88 years. Much loved sister of Susan Potter. Loving daughter of Eva and Harry (Henry) Morse of Hayling Island, Hampshire. She will be very sadly missed by all of her family and many friends. The funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium, South Chapel on 6th May at 3.15pm. If desired, donations can be made at www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations Any enquiries, please contact. The Co-Operative Funeralcare, Eastney. Tel: 023 9287 3218 | .