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:
Leon ''Paun'' Vowles
Passed away peacefully on the 4th of January 2026 aged 90 years.A dearly loved husband to Christina and a much-loved dad, grandad and great grandad.
Read Leon ''Paun'' Vowles's full death notice
Rosa Newman
Passed away peacefully on 17th December 2025, aged 87 Years.Dearly loved wife of Geoff.
Read Rosa Newman's full death notice
Joy Irene Chinnock
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and her husband Fred who shared a loving marriage for over 64 years, on the 1st January 2026 aged 85 years.Joy spread so much unconditional love and kindness to her family, friends and the whole of humanity who were fortunate enough to meet her.
Read Joy Irene Chinnock's full death notice
Roger Kerrison
Passed away peacefully on 30th December 2025 aged 88 years.A dearly loved husband to the late Hazel, much loved dad to Paula and the late Julie and loving grandad to Francesca.
Read Roger Kerrison'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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