Chard death notices from the Chard and Ilminster News

Chard death notices and funeral announcements <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Chard death notices and funeral announcements (Image: Newsquest)
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The Chard & Ilminster News published five 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:

Phillip Chant

Passed away suddenly on the 6th January 2026 aged 88 years.A dearly loved husband to Lynda and a much loved father, step father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Read Phillip Chant's full death notice

Marjorie 'Marj' Armstrong

Formerly of The Bell Inn, Ilminster.Passed away peacefully on the 8th January aged 97 years.
Read Marjorie 'Marj' Armstrong's full death notice

Dennis Bond

Passed away peacefully on 9th January 2026, aged 90 Years.Dearly loved husband of Grace, much loved father of Trish, Jude, David and the late Timothy and Richard, grandad and great grandad.
Read Dennis Bond's full death notice

Rene Crabb

Passed away peacefully at home on the 12th of January 2026, aged 100 years.A dearly loved wife of the late John Crabb and much-loved mum to Valerie, Keith, Martin, Alison and Hayley and cherished nan and great nan.
Read Rene Crabb's full death notice

Barbara Doris Wensley

Passed away peacefully on the 27th December 2025 aged 95 years.A dearly loved wife to the late Kenneth and a much loved mum to Jonathan &
Read Barbara Doris Wensley'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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