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Every day, communities in Portsmouth 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. Here we make space to recognise those whose deaths have been announced in the pages of the Portsmouth News this week.
The listings below say where they will be remembered, including funeral arrangements, and how to leave your own tributes. The Portsmouth News’ death notices can be viewed and submitted to through our website here.
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13. Roger Anthony Barber
Died suddenly at home on 27th April 2025, aged 78 years. A wonderful, kind, genuine, loving family man. Adored by wife Mary, sons Peter, Stephen & David, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral service will take place at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Thursday 12th June at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations for Crohn's and Colitis UK and Prostate Cancer UK may be made by the retiring collection or via www.morrisbros.co.uk Enquiries to Morris Bros Funeral Directors, Lakeside, Tavistock PL19 0AZ. Tel 01822 612023 | .
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14. Suzanne Barbara Davis (Sue)
Peacefully passed away on 13th April 2025, aged 81 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Cuthbert’s Church on Friday 30th May at 13.00pm. Family flowers only as donations to St Cuthbert’s Church are preferred, ℅ Co-operative Funeralcare, 65 Tangier Road, Portsmouth, Tel: 023 9269 8362 | .
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15. Elizabeth (Anne) Fisher
Sunrise 29.08.1937 Sunset 30.04.2025 Passed away peacefully at sunset on 30th April at home surrounded by her beloved husband Jim and 4 children. Anne/Mum/Sister/Granny will forever be in our hearts and sadly missed by all who knew her, near and far. Thinking of her dancing in Heaven and that beautiful smile, forever more! Goodnight, God Bless & Keep Dancing x The funeral service will be at Portchester Crematorium on Wednesday 4th June at 1.45pm. A live stream link for the service will be available. Donations, if desired, will go to Marie Curie. Churcher and Tribbeck Funeral Directors 023 9258 0755 | .
16. Richard John Harvey
Sadly passed away on Thursday 24th April 2025 in the QA Hospital, aged 73 years. The funeral service will take place on Friday 30th May at Portchester Crematorium at 9.15am. All enquiries c/o Moore's Funeral Directors, 5 Hambledon Parade, Waterlooville Tel: 023 9264 1366 | .