Four Portsmouth residents have sadly passed away. Lucy Hayes, Kenneth Le Clercq, Dave Morton, and Sheila Perrin’s funeral services have been announced by their families, with donations requested for various charities in their memory.
Lucy Hayes
Lucy May Hayes sadly passed away at home with her family by her side on 9th October 2025, aged 104 years.
She was a loving and treasured mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and auntie to many. She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Good night and sweet dreams.
The funeral service will be held on Monday 10th November 2025 at The Oaks Crematorium at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, with donations, if desired, sent directly to the National Autistic Society.
Kenneth Le Clercq
Kenneth John Le Clercq (Ken) died peacefully at home on 23rd October 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
The family would like to send their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful Community Care Teams and the staff at Crescent Care for the kindness and compassion shown to Ken in his last weeks and days.
The funeral will be held on 24th November 2025 at 10.00am at Portchester Crematorium. No flowers please, but donations if desired direct to Crohn’s & Colitis UK (formerly NACC). Dress code optional – but Ken loved bright colours.
Dave Morton
Dave Morton passed away on 20th October 2025, aged 64 years after battling 19 years with Parkinson’s. He is now at peace.
He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Michelle and all his loving family.
The funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Wednesday 19th November at 11.30am. Family flowers only, with donations welcome to Parkinson’s UK. All enquiries c/o Taylor & Wallis, Tel: 02392 378824.
Sheila Perrin
Sheila Diana Perrin sadly passed away at home on Tuesday 7th October 2025, aged 88 years.
The funeral service will take place on Thursday 13th November at 1.30pm at South Downs Natural Burial Site, Petersfield. The family kindly requests no flowers, with donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries c/o Moore’s Funeral Directors, Waterlooville, Tel: 02392 641366.
