Families across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas have announced the deaths of their loved ones. The following funeral notices and death announcements have been published for Portsmouth obituaries this week.
Peter Levesque
Peter Levesque, who passed away on 6th February 2026 at the age of 69, will be remembered by his family and friends. His funeral service is scheduled to take place at Portchester Crematorium, South Chapel, on Thursday, 26th February 2026 at 1.45pm. Floral tributes are welcome, whilst donations in memory of Peter may be made to Cancer Research UK via the JustGiving page or by cheque sent to Lee Fletcher Funeral Services, 95 High Street, Cosham, PO6 3AZ. Enquiries can be directed to 023 9238 4455.
Valerie Ann Blandford
Valerie Ann Blandford of Hayling Island died peacefully on 5th February 2026, aged 88 years. She was the much-loved wife of Dudley and loving mother of Adrian and Geoffrey. Her funeral service will be held at The Oaks on Tuesday, 3rd March at 3.15pm. Family flowers only, with donations in memory of Valerie welcome via her tribute page. Hayling Co-operative Funeralcare can be contacted on 02392 460047.
Anthony William Frampton
Anthony William Frampton, known as Tony, passed away on 19th January 2026, aged 83. His funeral service will take place at Portchester Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th February 2026 at 11.30am. The family have requested no flowers, with donations if desired to Dementia UK. A. H Freemantle Funeral Directors can be contacted on 01329 842115.
David Verdun Harris
David Verdun Harris is remembered in a touching tribute from his wife Vera, who describes him as filling her soul with sunshine. David’s memory is honoured through a poem he wrote himself, expressing eternal love and devotion.
Alan Weir Megarry
Alan Weir Megarry sadly passed away on 21st January 2026, aged 89 years. The funeral service will take place at The Oaks Crematorium, Havant, on Thursday, 5th March 2026 at 10.45am. No flowers by request, but donations if desired can be made to Alzheimer’s Society via Alan’s tribute page or by cheque to Co-operative Funeralcare, 157 Fratton Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, PO1 5ER.
Sydney Walter Carlo Newnham
Sydney Walter Carlo Newnham peacefully passed away on 14th January 2026. The funeral service will take place at Portchester Crematorium on Friday, 20th February 2026 at 10.45am. Family flowers only, with donations in lieu gratefully received for the Alzheimer’s Society.
June Mary Oliver
June Mary Oliver, née Stewart, passed away peacefully on 24th January 2026, aged 97. She was the much-loved mother of Brian and Sandra, wife to Ken for 71 years, and daughter of Vic, the founding chief photographer of The News. Her funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium North Chapel on Monday, 23rd February at 2.15pm. Donations if desired to League of Friends Queen Alexandra Hospital. Cosham Co-operative Funeralcare can be contacted on 02392 383460.
Rita Mander Scotney
Rita Mander Scotney passed away on 31st January 2026, aged 74 years. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, 5th March at 12.15pm at St John’s Cathedral, followed by burial at Kingston Cemetery. Flowers welcome. The Searson Family Funeral Service can be contacted on 023 92 665795.
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Neville Worton
Neville Worton sadly passed away at Queen Alexandra Hospital on 29th January, aged 96 years. His funeral service will be held on Friday, 6th March at 1.45pm at The Oaks Crematorium in Havant. Family flowers only, with donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation.
Trevor Derek Feron Clark
Trevor Derek Feron Clark, a long-term Southsea resident, passed away peacefully aged 86 years. His funeral service will be held at Portsmouth Cathedral on Tuesday, 24th February at 2pm. Family flowers only, with donations if desired to Portsmouth Cathedral.
Helen Nock
Helen Nock, formerly Flahey, is remembered 22 years after her passing in a memorial tribute from her mother, who describes her daughter as forever in her heart.
Val Owen
Val Owen, formerly of Old Rectory Close, sadly passed away on 2nd February, aged 86 years. Her graveside service will be held on Friday, 27th February at 1pm at Westbourne Cemetery. All are welcome, with no flowers by request. W Wraight & Son, Emsworth, can be contacted on 01243 372255.
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Valerie Jean Pauley
Valerie Jean Pauley sadly passed away on 12th January 2026, aged 91 years. She was much-loved wife to Len, mother to Chris and Mike, and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Her funeral service will be held at The Oaks, Havant Crematorium on Friday, 20th February at 10.45am. Floral tributes or donations to Dementia UK or Cancer Research UK are welcomed. Barrells Funeral Directors can be contacted on 02392 824831.
Derek Edward Ayling
Derek Edward Ayling passed away peacefully, aged 88 years. His funeral service will be held at Christ Church Portsdown on Thursday, 19th February at 12pm, followed by committal at Portchester Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only, with donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Maureen Rosemary Black
Maureen Rosemary Black passed away peacefully on 20th January 2026, aged 92 years. The funeral service will take place at Portchester Crematorium on Tuesday, 24th February at 3pm. No flowers by request, with donations if desired to Rowans Hospice via Co-operative Funeralcare, 157 Fratton Road, Portsmouth. Telephone 02392 863031.
Diana Lydia Harman
Diana Lydia Harman, known as Dot, passed away peacefully on Sunday, 25th January 2026, aged 100. The funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium, North Chapel, on Thursday, 19th February 2026 at 1.30pm. Flowers appreciated and can be sent to The Southern Co-operative Funeralcare, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 5BQ. Telephone 02392 48 44 99.
Pam Saunders
Pam Saunders, née Brooker, passed away peacefully at Regency Nursing Home on 2nd February 2026, aged 90 years. Her funeral service will be held at The Oaks, Havant Crematorium on Friday, 27th February at 4.45pm. Flowers welcome, or donations if desired to Dementia UK.
