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:

Michael 'Mike' John Cox

Passed away peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton on the 22nd September 2026, aged 71 with his loving family by his side.Loving Husband to Brenda, Best Friend to his Son, Matty (Roy) and much-loved Father-in-Law to Jo and a cherished Grandad.
Read Michael 'Mike' John Cox's full death notice

Jillian Hazel Mehmet

It is with great sadness that our Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Hazel Mehmet passed away peacefully on Thursday 1st October 2026 after a short illness.The Funeral Service will take place at The Church of the Good Shepherd, East Street, Chard, Somerset TA20 1EP on Thursday 22nd October 2026 at 12pm.
Read Jillian Hazel Mehmet'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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