The Chard & Ilminster News published two 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:
Shirley Joy Clamison
of Chard passed away peacefully on 21st March 2026 aged 90.Shirley will be sadly and greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Read Shirley Joy Clamison's full death notice
John PURCHASE
Passed peacefully away at The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, on Thursday 26th March 2026, aged 82 years.Much loved husband of Janet, father to Richard and grandfather to Rachael and Rebecca.
Read John PURCHASE'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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