Chard death notices from the Chard and Ilminster News

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The Chard & Ilminster News published four death notices last week.

Every week, the Chard & Ilminster News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in the Chard & Ilminster News:

Rosa ‘Joy’ Stoodley

Passed away peacefully on 30th September 2025, aged 84 Years.Dearly loved by all her family and friends.
Read Rosa ‘Joy’ Stoodley's full death notice

Anne (Née Douglass) Bosence

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 16th September 2025, aged 72 years.A loving wife to Owen and a devoted mum to Danni and a devoted grandmother to McKenzie and much loved and missed by all her family and friends.
Read Anne (Née Douglass) Bosence's full death notice

Mary Knight

Passed away peacefully on 2nd October 2025, aged 84 Years.Dearly loved wife of the late Doug, much loved mum, nan, great nan and great great nan.
Read Mary Knight's full death notice

Hilda May Knight

Passed away peacefully on 21st September 2025, aged 97 Years.Dearly loved wife of the late Eric, much loved mum of David and Paul, Nanny and Great Nanny.
Read Hilda May Knight's full death notice

More death notices

You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.

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