Dignity
Funeral conducted by Solent Funeral Directors
109 Stoke Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1LR
02392 587 741

Mr Alan Arthur Sims

11th May 1945 - 10th January 2026

No flowers please

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RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution

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Alan passed away at Queen Alexandra Hospital, on Saturday 10th January 2026 - aged 80 years.

He will be very sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew and loved him.

Alan's funeral service is taking place at Portchester Crematorium - South Chapel on Monday 9th February 2026 - 2:30pm.


After the service you are welcome to join the family at Portsmouth Marriott Hotel, to raise a glass in his honour and to remember him with love and affection.

Please feel free to wear something in honour of Alan—whether it’s a colour he loved or anything that reminds you of him. It’s a simple way for us to carry his memory with us. 



Donations in lieu of flowers can be made directly to RNLI, a charity close to Alan, and his family's hearts.

Service

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DATE AND TIME

Monday 9th February 2026, 2:30pm

ADDRESS

Portchester Crematorium - Portchester - Po16 8Ne, Upper Cornaway Lane, Portchester, Hampshire, PO16 8NE

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07754232415

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DATE AND TIME

Monday 9th February 2026, 2:30pm

ADDRESS

Portchester Crematorium - Portchester - Po16 8Ne, Upper Cornaway Lane, Portchester, Hampshire, PO16 8NE

Reception

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DATE AND TIME

Monday 9th February 2026, 3:30pm

ADDRESS

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel, Southampton Road, North Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO64SH

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