The families and friends of people who have passed away have paid heartfelt tributes to their loved ones in this week’s death announcements.
A total of nine messages have been posted this week for people in the area who have died recently.
Families post obituaries to share details about the life and death of their loved ones.
They provide the opportunity to give the news of a death to the community as they are shared publicly.
If you would like to leave a death announcement, visit the link at the bottom of the page.
Loretta COLLIER
COLLIER Loretta Betsy Catherine Formerly of New Road, Romsey Passed away peacefully at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Kent on 1st February 2023, aged 91 Funeral Service on Tuesday 14th March 2023 at... click here to read more or pay tribute
Irene Pearl ALDOUS
ALDOUS Irene Pearl Passed away peacefully on 11th February 2023 aged 97 years. Much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. God be with you until we meet again. Funeral Service to held at St... click here to read more or pay tribute
Jill LEACH
LEACH Jill (neé Paddick) Jill passed away peacefully in hospital on 28th February, her 61st birthday. Surrounded by her brothers, Stephen, Alan and Andrew, sister-in-law Karen, Nephew Jonathan, and... click here to read more or pay tribute
Dorothy Susan D'ARCY
D'ARCY Dorothy Susan (Dolly) née Hill Passed away peacefully on 28th February 2023 aged 101 years. Late of North Baddesley. Reunited with Jack. Sadly missed. Funeral Service to take place at Test... click here to read more or pay tribute
Iris HARMAN
HARMAN Iris (Formerly of Stockbridge and Mottisfont) Passed away peacefully at Dunwood Manor Nursing Home on 23rd February 2023, aged 95. Loving mum to Nick, Mike and Roger. Now re-united with Colin... click here to read more or pay tribute
Samuel 'Sam' SHEARING
SHEARING Samuel 'Sam' Passed away peacefully at home on 25th February 2023, aged 83 years. Loving father of Elizabeth, loving Grandad of Rachel, Jessica and Stephen and a much loved partner of Hazel.... click here to read more or pay tribute
Sir David LUMSDEN
LUMSDEN Sir David James Peacefully at home on 25th February 2023, aged 94. A leader and visionary devoted to music and to education. Deeply loved by his 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 8... click here to read more or pay tribute
Melvyn Robert BARNES
BARNES Melvyn Robert "Bob" Bob died peacefully in hospital in Thailand on 27th February 2023, aged 77. He will be sadly missed by his sons Neil & Nicholas, Grandchildren, and former wife Merralyn. No... click here to read more or pay tribute
Michael GIBBONS
GIBBONS Michael Passed away peacefully aged 94 at Pax Hill Care Home on Friday 17th February 2023. Much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. A service of Thanksgiving will be held... click here to read more or pay tribute
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