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)
This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.

The Chard & Ilminster News published three 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:

Anne Atkinson

Passed away suddenly at home on the 16th of July 2026, aged 83 years.A dearly loved wife of the late Matthew Atkinson and a much loved mother to Michelle and the late Simon.
Read Anne Atkinson's full death notice

Philip John Coleman

Passed away peacefully on the 21st July 2026 on his 88th birthday.A dearly loved husband of the late Gill Coleman, and a much-loved dad to Tamsie and grandad to Toby and Caitlin.
Read Philip John Coleman's full death notice

Anne Elizabeth Balaam

Passed away at home on 5th July 2026.A devoted wife and now reunited with John.
Read Anne Elizabeth Balaam's full death notice

More death notices

You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.

Get involved
with the news

Send your news & photos