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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.
9. Sandra Ross Taylor
Passed away peacefully on 1st July 2025, aged 77 years. The funeral service took place at Portchester Crematorium on Thursday 10th July. No flowers by request but donations, if desired, can be made to Brain Research U.K. on Sandra's tribute page www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations or by cheque made payable to the charity ℅ Co-operative Funeralcare, 157 Fratton Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 5ER Tel: 023 9286 3031 | .
10. Stanley Edward (Stan) Hunt
Passed away peacefully at Queen Alexandra Hospital on 26th June 2025, aged 63 years. Funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Thursday 24th July at 12:00pm. Donations in memory of Stan can be made directly to the ‘Hayling Island Donkey Sanctuary’ via www.haylingdonkey.co.uk Dress code to be Stan’s favourite Shorts and T-shirt or casual please. | .
11. Alan Victor Bishop
02.03.1949 - 05.07.2025 - Born and lived all his life in Portsmouth. Sorely missed by his children and grandchildren, and now reunited with his wife Christine. Funeral service to be confirmed at a later date. All enquiries to Barrells Funeral Directors 245 Fratton Road, Portsmouth 023 9282 4831. | .
12. Mavis Patricia White
Passed away peacefully at Queen Alexandra Hospital on 26th June 2025, aged 88 years. Funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Wednesday 23rd July at 10:30am. Donations in memory of Mavis can be made to ‘British Heart Foundation’ or ‘Diabetes UK’ via the donation page at www.barrells.co.uk. | .