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 one death notice 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:

Jean Layzell

Passed away peacefully on 1st July 2026 aged 86 years.Jean will be sadly missed by her Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
Read Jean Layzell'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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