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Bereavement

Swede

(40,151 posts) Fri May 22, 2026, 08:15 AM Friday

My uncle Ed passed away a couple hours ago. [View all]

Big Norwegian fella. He married my aunt (she's also my godmother). He was a good man, and I will miss him.

I don't know what's on the other side, and his suffering is over.

“He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again.”

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My uncle Ed passed away a couple hours ago. [View all] Swede Friday OP

I'm sorry Swede. Was he here in the states? Or Norway? IcyPeas Friday #1

Canada. They lived in Vancouver many years, and then moved to a smaller town in the mountains. Swede Friday #6

I'm sorry to hear that. Uncles in general are important men... NNadir Friday #2

I am sorry. murielm99 Friday #3

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Friday #4

Loss like this at any time is devastating... hlthe2b Friday #5

gentle 🫂 to you and your family. mwmisses4289 Friday #7

My sincere condolences ZDU Friday #8

I'm so sorry for your loss Swede. mountain grammy Friday #9

My condolences. sinkingfeeling Friday #10

Honored to know his name was Ed. surfered Friday #11

I'm so sorry cate94 Friday #12

I'm sorry for your loss. area51 Friday #13

Sorry for your loss orangecrush Friday #14

Your Uncle Ed Clouds Passing Friday #15

I am so sorry to hear this. Uncles are special. LoisB Friday #16

I'm sorry for your loss, Swede 70sEraVet Friday #17

i am so sorry for your loss. dawn5651 Friday #18

I am so sorry for your families loss. irisblue Friday #19

Always heartbreaking to lose someone so admired and loved. Peace to you and his family. Fla Dem Friday #20

Sincere condolences to you and your family. SheilaAnn Friday #21

My condolences to you and your family, Swede. yellow dahlia Friday #22

So sorry Swede. applegrove Saturday #23