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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.
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13. Philip Leonard Dare
Passed away peacefully at Cosham Court Nursing Home on the 22nd of April aged 97 after a decline with his long standing illness. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and everyone in Cosham he came into contact with. Funeral service to be held at Portchester Crematorium (South Chapel) on Wednesday 21st May at 1.45pm. No flowers please, but if desired, donations may be made to Rowans Hospice via Barrells Funeral Directors. The wake will follow at Cosham Masonic Hall from 3pm, please contact Philip Barfoot for catering purposes on 07834 814527. | .
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14. Derek Warren Tucker
Passed away on 2 May 2025, aged 92 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at The Oaks, Havant Cremation on Thursday 15 May 2025 at 10am. No flowers. Donation to The Rowans please Via Barrells @ www.barrells.co.uk | .
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15. Kenneth Alfred Prestidge
Sadly missed - Kenneth Alfred Prestidge of Tichbourne Way, Rowner, Gosport, died peacefully on Saturday 5th April 2025, aged 88 after a long illness. Much loved by Betty his wife of 60 years, Nicola and Lynn his daughters, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Ken lived a full and happy life. Many thanks for all who cared for Ken in his last days at home. All donations gratefully received by Alzheimer’s Research UK. | .
16. Beryl Lillywhite
Passed away peacefully on 28th April 2025, aged 88. Now at rest. Greatly missed mum, nan and nanny. Funeral Service at Portchester Crematorium on Wednesday, 4th June at 10.30am. Family flowers only, but donations to BHF or Bowel Cancer UK c/o Churcher & Tribbeck Funeral Directors, 16 Stubbington Green, Stubbington, Fareham, PO14 2JG Tel: 01329 664444 | .