Several Portsmouth death notices have been announced this week, with funeral services scheduled throughout December and early January for beloved local residents.
Brenda Lilian Bravo
Brenda Lilian Bravo sadly died at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham on 24th November 2025, aged 96 years. Her funeral service takes place on Monday 22nd December 2025 at The Oaks Crematorium at 2.30pm. Mourners are invited to wear colourful attire. The family requests no flowers, with donations welcome to Cancer Research UK.
Dennis Edney
Dennis Edney passed away peacefully on 25th November 2025, aged 93 years. A much-loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, his funeral service will be held at The Oaks, Havant Crematorium on Monday 22nd December at 12.15pm. Family flowers only.
Beverley-Ann Maybury
Beverley-Ann Maybury (née Fagg) died aged 96 on 3rd December, just 12 weeks after her beloved husband John, to whom she was married for 70 years. A former nurse, canon’s wife, JP, mother to four daughters and cherished grandmother to 11, her funeral service details are available from M.Coghlan Funeral Directors, Westbury Road, PO16 7XU (service on 19th December). No flowers by request, with bright colours requested. Donations can be made through the funeral directors.
Geoffrey Robert Miller
Geoffrey Robert “Geoff” Miller, a devoted husband and stepfather, sadly died on 18th November 2025, aged 64 years. The funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 2.15pm. Flowers are welcome, or donations to Blind Dogs can be made via his tribute page at www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations or by cheque to Co-operative Funeralcare, 157 Fratton Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, PO1 5ER.
Christine Stacey
Christine Stacey sadly passed away on 1st December, aged 76. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Her funeral service takes place at The Oaks Havant Crematorium on Wednesday 24th December at 10.45am. Family flowers only, with donations available at christine-stacey-1949-2025.muchloved.com. Enquiries to J Edwards Funeral Directors in Waterlooville on 02392 262194.
Shirley Jean Dewan
A memorial notice has been placed for Shirley Jean Dewan (née Button) by her loving husband Peter, children Simon, Sarah, Stacey, Dave, Keith and their families, remembering her with the words: “Another year without you. Missing you always, loving you forever.”
