B. Gibbs Funeral Services Ltd.

30/03/2026

🌼 Thank You from B. Gibbs Funeral Services 🐣💛

Our Easter Egg Donation Drive 2026 has now come to a close, and we are absolutely overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of our community.

Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve collected a wonderful number of Easter eggs and treats, which have now been handed over to Lords Larder ready to be shared with local families, individuals, and children this weekend.

We would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to the local businesses and local community who supported us so generously with their donations your kindness and community spirit truly mean so much.

We are so proud to be part of such a thoughtful and supportive community.

Thank you all so much for helping make Easter a little brighter for others. 🐰🍫

30/03/2026

Mrs. Joyce Marsh
Passed away peacefully on 10th March 2026, aged 102 Years.

Loved by all her family and friends

The Funeral Service to take place at Chard Methodist Church on Thursday 9th April 2026 at 11.30am.

Family flowers only
for those wishing to,
donations for
SOS Children's Villages

https://joyce-marsh-1924-2026.muchloved.com
www.bgibbsfuneralservices.co.uk

Donations may be given at the service or sent to:
B. Gibbs Funeral Services Ltd.
The Manse, 28 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1PT
📞 Telephone: 01460 66100
If donating by cheque, please make it payable to the chosen charity.

26/03/2026

Mrs. Joyce Flindell
Passed away peacefully on 18th March 2026, aged 99 Years.

Loved by all her family and friends

The Funeral Service to take place at Sherborne Methodist Church on Wednesday 15th April at 12.00pm.

Family flowers only
for those wishing to,
donations for
The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity

https://joyceflindell.muchloved.com
www.bgibbsfuneralservices.co.uk

Donations may be given at the service or sent to:
B. Gibbs Funeral Services Ltd.
The Manse, 28 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1PT
📞 Telephone: 01460 66100
If donating by cheque, please make it payable to the chosen charity.

25/03/2026

We’d like to say a huge thank you to Health & Remedy for their very kind donation to our Easter Egg Appeal 🐣

Thanks to thoughtful businesses like yours that we’re able to make a real difference in our community !

25/03/2026

A huge thank you to Nicky and Team in the Community from Tesco who kindly came into our Chard office today with an incredibly generous donation of Easter eggs and treats 💛🐣

We were truly overwhelmed by your kindness, your amazing contribution will help bring so many smiles to local families, children, and individuals in our community this Easter.

It’s support like yours that makes this donation drive so special, and we’re so grateful to have such wonderful people backing this effort 🌼

Thank you again, to Tesco and Nicky, we are so grateful for your donation.

25/03/2026

Miss. Marcia White
Passed away peacefully on 8th March 2026, aged 72 Years.

Loved by all her family and friends.

The Funeral Service to take place at Higher Ground Meadow, Corscombe on Monday 13th April 2026 at 12.00pm

Family flowers only
for those wishing to,
donations for
Happy Landings Animal Rescue

https://marciawhite.muchloved.com
www.bgibbsfuneralservices.co.uk

Donations may be given at the service or sent to:
B. Gibbs Funeral Services Ltd.
The Manse, 28 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1PT
📞 Telephone: 01460 66100
If donating by cheque, please make it payable to the chosen charity.

23/03/2026

We were absolutely delighted to welcome Sue Helliker to our Chard office today! 💛 She generously donated a big box of handmade little chicks, each with its own chocolate treat inside, what a thoughtful and creative way to spread joy this Easter.

A huge thank you to Sue for her incredible kindness! Every contribution like this helps bring smiles to local families and children in need this season. 🌼

23/03/2026

Mr. Kenneth ‘Ken’ Berry
Passed away peacefully on 15th March 2026, aged 92 Years.

Much loved husband of Margaret, dearly loved father of Mike and the late Katrina, grandad and great grandad.

Funeral Service to take place at St. Mary’s Church, Chard on Wednesday 1st April 2026 at 12.00pm

Family flowers only
for those wishing to,
donations for
Dementia UK & Guide Dogs

https://kenberry.muchloved.com
www.bgibbsfuneralservices.co.uk

Donations may be given at the service or sent to:
B. Gibbs Funeral Services Ltd.
The Manse, 28 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1PT
📞 Telephone: 01460 66100
If donating by cheque, please make it payable to the chosen charity.

23/03/2026

Mr. Anthony ‘Tony’ Prior
Passed away peacefully on 6th March 2026, aged 87 Years.

Cherished Husband of the late Margaret, stepfather of Virginia, much loved brother of Mary and Laurence, beloved uncle and great uncle, and a friend to many. Former Mayor of Chard, longstanding councillor, and active member within many local charities and organisations.

The Funeral Service to take place at Taunton Crematorium on Friday 17th April at 12.00 pm.

Family flowers only
for those wishing to,
donations for
Children’s Hospice South West & St. Margaret’s Hospice

https://tonyprior.muchloved.com
www.bgibbsfuneralservices.co.uk

Donations may be given at the service or sent to:
B. Gibbs Funeral Services Ltd.
The Manse, 28 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1PT
📞 Telephone: 01460 66100
If donating by cheque, please make it payable to the chosen charity.

23/03/2026

Don’t forget, make sure your eggs are dropped off before Thursday this week! 🥚🐣

🐣 B. Gibbs Funeral Services Easter Egg Donation Drive 2026 🐣

Following the incredible support from our community last year, we’re delighted to be bringing back our Easter Egg Donation Drive for 2026! 💛

This Easter, we’re once again coming together to spread a little joy and kindness by collecting Easter eggs and treats for local families, individuals, and children who may need an extra smile this season.
How you can help:
We warmly welcome donations of Easter eggs and goodies at our Chard office.
📍 Location: B. Gibbs Funeral Services, Chard Office
📅 Donation Dates: 20th March– 26th March
What can you donate?
🍫 Chocolate Easter eggs
🐰 Non-chocolate Easter gifts
🍬 Easter treats and goodies for children
All donations will go directly to members of our local community in need this Easter.
Every contribution, big or small, truly makes a difference. Thank you for helping us continue this wonderful community effort and for spreading the spirit of Easter once again! 🌼

20/03/2026

Barry, you absolute legend 👏

What an amazing job you did down at the Chard Guildhall raising money for Comic Relief!

You were such a great sport taking pie after pie, all for a fantastic cause. It definitely brought plenty of laughs and helped make a real difference ❤️

20/03/2026

Barry’s taken one for the team 😂🥧

He’s down at the Chard Guildhall right now and ready to be pied for a great cause!

If you fancy a laugh and want to support Comic Relief, come along, grab a pie, and see if you can land the perfect shot 🎯

All for a brilliant cause and trust me, it’s as funny as it looks 🤣