Chard death notices from the Chard and Ilminster News

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:

Gillian Howett

Passed away peacefully on 13th February 2026, aged 81 Years.Wife of the late Vic, and survived by her son Nic, his partner Isabella, her granddaughter Maya, and was a friend to many.
Read Gillian Howett's full death notice

Terrence Huish

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on 20th February 2026, aged 80 Years.Much loved husband of Jane, loving father of Paul, brother, uncle and friend to many.
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Robert Arthur George Wright

Passed away at his home in Merriott, Somerset on 11th February 2026, aged 80 years.Loving husband of Wendy, beloved father of Mark, Caroline, Christopher and the late Sarah, dearly loved stepfather of Damian, Rachel, Kate &
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Margaret BURKHARDT

Passed away peacefully at home on 23rd February 2026, aged 93 YearsBeloved wife of Tony, much loved mum of David, Gill and mother in law to Mark.Funeral Service to take place at Taunton Crematorium on Wednesday 18th March at 2.
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Margaret '‘Mags’' TWIDALE

Passed away peacefully at home on 12th February 2026, aged 90 Years. Dearly loved mum of Judy &
Read Margaret '‘Mags’' TWIDALE's full death notice

Robert 'Bob' Francis Dowell Dowell

On February 22nd, 2026, peacefully in Salisbury District Hospital aged 84 years. Of Shaftesbury.
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