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Swede

(40,105 posts)
Fri May 22, 2026, 08:15 AM 23 hrs ago

My uncle Ed passed away a couple hours ago.

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. (Original Post) Swede 23 hrs ago OP
I'm sorry Swede. Was he here in the states? Or Norway? IcyPeas 23 hrs ago #1
Canada. They lived in Vancouver many years, and then moved to a smaller town in the mountains. Swede 23 hrs ago #6
I'm sorry to hear that. Uncles in general are important men... NNadir 23 hrs ago #2
I am sorry. murielm99 23 hrs ago #3
Deepest condolences SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #4
Loss like this at any time is devastating... hlthe2b 23 hrs ago #5
gentle 🫂 to you and your family. mwmisses4289 22 hrs ago #7
My sincere condolences ZDU 22 hrs ago #8
I'm so sorry for your loss Swede. mountain grammy 22 hrs ago #9
My condolences. sinkingfeeling 22 hrs ago #10
Honored to know his name was Ed. surfered 22 hrs ago #11
I'm so sorry cate94 22 hrs ago #12
I'm sorry for your loss. area51 21 hrs ago #13
Sorry for your loss orangecrush 21 hrs ago #14
Your Uncle Ed Clouds Passing 21 hrs ago #15
I am so sorry to hear this. Uncles are special. LoisB 21 hrs ago #16
I'm sorry for your loss, Swede 70sEraVet 21 hrs ago #17
i am so sorry for your loss. dawn5651 21 hrs ago #18
I am so sorry for your families loss. irisblue 21 hrs ago #19
Always heartbreaking to lose someone so admired and loved. Peace to you and his family. Fla Dem 20 hrs ago #20
Sincere condolences to you and your family. SheilaAnn 19 hrs ago #21
My condolences to you and your family, Swede. yellow dahlia 9 hrs ago #22
So sorry Swede. applegrove 6 hrs ago #23

Swede

(40,105 posts)
6. Canada. They lived in Vancouver many years, and then moved to a smaller town in the mountains.
Fri May 22, 2026, 08:41 AM
23 hrs ago

Both their grown children lived there.

NNadir

(38,572 posts)
2. I'm sorry to hear that. Uncles in general are important men...
Fri May 22, 2026, 08:24 AM
23 hrs ago

...all of mine were precious to me and as an uncle myself, I try to live up to their example.

hlthe2b

(114,721 posts)
5. Loss like this at any time is devastating...
Fri May 22, 2026, 08:35 AM
23 hrs ago

But, I am glad you had him in your life. Please let the good memories be your focus.

Fla Dem

(27,787 posts)
20. Always heartbreaking to lose someone so admired and loved. Peace to you and his family.
Fri May 22, 2026, 11:12 AM
20 hrs ago
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