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 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 Chard & Ilminster News:

John Wareham

Passed away peacefully on 24th August 2026, aged 87 Years. With his closest friends by his side.
Read John Wareham's full death notice

Jean Hawkins

Passed away peacefully on the 31st August 2026 aged 92 years. A dearly loved wife of the late John Hawkins, and a much-loved mum to the late Mark, and loving mother-in-law to Becky.
Read Jean Hawkins'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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