Several Portsmouth residents have passed away in recent weeks, with funeral services scheduled throughout early January 2026. Families have announced details for Geoffrey Atkinson, Antony Page, Jean Palmer, and others from the local area.
Recent Deaths in Portsmouth Area
Geoffrey William Atkinson died peacefully on Monday, 15th December 2025, aged 71. His funeral service will take place at Portchester Crematorium on Tuesday, 6th January 2026, at 3pm. The family have requested donations to the British Liver Trust in lieu of flowers. Enquiries may be directed to Southern Co-operative Funeralcare, 86 Trinity Street, Fareham, PO16 7SJ, telephone 01329280249.
Antony Robin Page passed away on 18th December 2025, aged 84. He leaves behind his wife Carmen, children Steven and Suzanne, and was a grandfather and great-grandfather. His funeral service will be held at Corpus Christi Church on Friday, 9th January 2026, at 10am. Flowers may be sent care of Barrells Funeral Directors, 245 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PA.
Jean Margaret Palmer died on 13th December 2025, aged 95. The widow of Arthur leaves behind her children Beverley and Malcolm, son-in-law Michael, and grandchildren Teresa and Lee. Her funeral will take place at Ann’s Hill Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, at 11am, followed by graveside committal. Family flowers only; donations to Royal British Legion may be made online via www.coghlan.net/funeral-notices. Enquiries to M Coghlan Funeral Directors on 023 9258 0074.
Janet Reed sadly passed away on 8th December 2025, aged 74. She is survived by Jamie, Hayden, and Donna. Her funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Wednesday, 14th January 2026, at 2.30pm. Flowers welcome, or donations to British Heart Foundation care of Co-operative Funeralcare, 157 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, telephone 02392863031.
John Albert Gray, born 5th July 1945, died peacefully on Monday, 15th December 2025, aged 80. He leaves behind his wife Pauline, children Christina and Darren, son-in-law Dean, daughter-in-law Liz, and grandchildren Finlay, Nolan, Ethan, and Lara. The funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Friday, 2nd January, at 3.15pm. Enquiries to Southern Cooperative Funeralcare Eastney, telephone 02392873218.
Derek John Ross passed away on 19th December 2025. His family have requested no flowers; donations to The Rowans Hospice can be made online via JustGiving or by cheque sent care of Lee Fletcher Funeral Services, 95 High Street, Cosham, PO6 3AZ, telephone 023 9238 4455.
John Stables died on 8th December 2025. His funeral service will take place in the South Chapel, Portchester Crematorium, on Thursday, 8th January 2026, at 12.15pm. Family flowers only; donations to Bowel Cancer UK welcome via JustGiving or by cheque to Lee Fletcher Funeral Services, 95 High Street, Cosham, PO6 3AZ, telephone 023 9238 4455.
Remembrances
Several families have placed memorial notices for loved ones during the festive period. Paul Restall was remembered by siblings John, Phil, Mick, Pat, and Christine on the 18th anniversary of his passing. Suzy Austwick was remembered by her husband Billy, whilst Gordon and Maxine Dudley were commemorated by their children Gary, Kevin, Jenny, and Lisa.
David Verdun Harris was remembered by his wife Vera, alongside her mother and father, and sisters Betty, Mary, and Eileen, who passed away on 17th December 2022. Sharon Holder (née James) was remembered by her parents, and the Wiles family—Doreen, Norman, Don, and Anne—were commemorated by Sandra, Chris, Wendy, Den, Len, Sam, Lee, and Archie.
John Wyatt was remembered in a tribute from Margaret, Robert, Liza, Julie, Andrew, and families.
