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By Dan: Angela passed away on Monday 24 Aug 2026. She was a member of RFA personnel both at Ensleigh, Bath & COMRFA, Portsmouth in the 1990’s. She was one of us and feel many in RFA family will share our grief.
Funeral Details:
Friday 11th September 2026 at 12:15
Portchester Crematorium
South Chapel, Upper Cornaway Lane, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 8NE
Wake to be held at Skylark Country Club
Skylark Meadows, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 6TJ
All welcome to celebrate Angela’s life.
We kindly ask that instead of flowers, donations are to be made to Rowans Hospice.
Our sincere condolences to Dan and family. Angela RIP
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