Chard death notices from the Chard & Ilminster News

Chard death notices and funeral announcements from the Chard & Ilminster News <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
Chard death notices and funeral announcements from the Chard & Ilminster News (Image: Getty Images)
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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:

Michael Arthur John Sandy

Michael Sandy formerly of East Street, Ilminster. Passed away on 25th May, 2026 in Bristol aged 77.
Read Michael Arthur John Sandy's full death notice

Una Evelyn Rich

Passed peacefully away at her home in Yarcombe after a long illness on 27th May 2026, aged 96 years.The beloved wife of the late Robert, and a very dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Read Una Evelyn Rich's full death notice

Marjorie 'Marj' Olive Fowler (née Good)

Formerly of Winsham, passed away peacefully at Sunnymeade Care Home on 27th May 2026 aged 100.Marj was a much-loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Read Marjorie 'Marj' Olive Fowler (née Good)'s full death notice

Mitchell Michael

Passed away peacefully at his Forton home on 30th May 2026, aged 77 Years.Formerly of Cricket St.
Read Mitchell Michael'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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