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 Chard & Ilminster News:
Sylvia Jean Shire
Passed peacefully away at Oak Lodge Care Home on Tuesday 28th April 2026, aged 95 years.Much loved Mum to Alison, Nan to her 3 grandchildren and Nanny Shire to her 3 great-grandchildrenFormerly of Norton sub-Hamdon, South Petherton and Ilminster Sylv loved dancing with good friends at the Tuesday Tea Dance Club and spending time with family.
Read Sylvia Jean Shire's full death notice
Joan Lewis
Passed away peacefully on 28th April 2026.Wife of the late John, mum of Geoff and Sue, mother in law of Martin, nan of Tom, Jack and Harry.
Read Joan Lewis's full death notice
Dorothy Jean Denamn (née Speed)
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 29th April, aged 90 years, late of Ilminster and formerly of Hermitage Farm, Broadway. Widow of the late Dennis, much loved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Read Dorothy Jean Denamn (née Speed)'s full death notice
William 'Bill' Robin Lawrence
Passed away peacefully on 7th May 2026, aged 87 Years.Dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Lesley, grandad to Oliver, Alex &
Read William 'Bill' Robin Lawrence's full death notice
More death notices
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