Chard death notices from the Chard and Ilminster News

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The Chard & Ilminster News published six 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:

Dr Robert '"Bob"' Paul Moore

Retired local vet and past president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons died peacefully at home on Tuesday 23rd September, aged 83 years, after a short illness.A loving husband to the late Barbara and a much-loved father to Dawn and Andrew.
Read Dr Robert '"Bob"' Paul Moore's full death notice

Kay Arlidge

Passed away unexpectedly at home on the 26th September 2025 aged 63.A beloved Wife to Kevin.
Read Kay Arlidge's full death notice

Patricia 'Paddy' Timberlake

Passed away peacefully on the 7th October 2025 at Sunnymeade Residential Home, Chard, aged 92 years.The funeral service will take place at Ashill Baptist Church on Monday 10th November at 12.
Read Patricia 'Paddy' Timberlake's full death notice

Pamela Hodge

Passed away peacefully at home on 1st October 2025, aged 76 Years.Much loved wife of Bill, dearly loved mum of Lindsay and Selina, grandma of Miriam, Alexis, Zack and Jessica.
Read Pamela Hodge's full death notice

Kate Spalding

Passed away at home on 9th October 2025 aged 76 years.A dearly loved wife of Mike and loved sister to Elizabeth.
Read Kate Spalding's full death notice

Judith 'Judy' Shirley Hibbard (née Wills)

Judy passed away unexpectedly in Musgrove Park Hospital. She was a dearly loved Mum, Nan, Great Nan, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and friend.
Read Judith 'Judy' Shirley Hibbard (née Wills)'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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