2220. Helpful suggestions © Bruce Goodman 22 August 2021

Some have difficulty knowing how to word a death notice in the newspaper, so here are a few suggestions to help: • We are sad to announce that yesterday Olive Blanche passed from this life into the arms of Jesus. • Olive Blanche departed the earth and rests in peace. • The Grim Reaper came suddenly to Olive Blanche yesterday just after lunch. • Olive Blanche croaked yesterday after a hideously long and painful death. • Our Olive Blanche has at last kicked the bucket. Wear something bright for the funeral. • Olive Blanche has been on her last legs for some time, with one foot in the grave. She’s brushed with death before but has this time has popped her clogs permanently and is about to push up daisies. • Yippee! Think of the money! Contact Author Back to Index Next Story Previous Story