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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.
5. Christine Almond (Chris) Beach
Sadly passed away on 22nd June 2025, aged 95 years. Funeral service to be held at Portchester Crematorium, South Chapel on Thursday 24th July at 3.15 pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, may be made to RNLI via the donations page at www.barrells.co.uk | .
6. Raymond Gowing
Man is like a breath, his days are like a passing shadow. PS. 144;4 As we say goodbye we thank God for the peaceful passing of our brother and uncle and for providing for Raymond in this earthly life. May God rest your soul in peace in the precious name of Jesus. Karen, Jason, Lee and Laura xx | .
7. John James Bell
Passed away peacefully at Queen Alexandra Hospital on 13th June 2025, aged 90 years. Funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Tuesday 15th July 2025 at 10:45am. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of John can be made to ‘Rowans Hospice’ via the donation page at www.barrells.co.uk | .
8. Richard Christian (Rich) Williams
Passed away peacefully at Queen Alexandra Hospital on 14th June 2025, aged 81 years. Funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Wednesday 30th July at 12:15pm. Donations in memory of Rich can be made to ‘Lymphoma Action’ via the donation page at www.barrells.co.uk. From his loving Wife Lynda, Sons Paul and Steven and Family | .