By Anonymous - 17/07/2016 17:31

Today, my elderly coworker was telling me about a long-lost friend, so I helped her use the Internet to look the friend up. We found her. Specifically, her obituary. FML
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cacheson 41

That's very sad for your friend. It really sucks how often that is the case for people as they get older. It's not highly surprising, but of course that doesn't make it any easier or less sad.

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yerawizardlizzy 27

Oh dear. You know, this is something that isn't often talked about regarding getting old, seeing your friends pass on as you age, especially when you get to be her age. I guess it's something I've come to better accept with having older parents and several classmates that have already passed even though I'm still quite young. Several of my newspaper subscribers tell me the main reason they still subscribe and request holds while they are out of town is for the obituaries. Don't feel bad about it, OP. Of course, feel your sympathy for her, but don't think your desire to help just brought her upset. If she's elderly there's a strong likelihood she already expected that her friend had passed.

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ifuckuprandomly 28

I hope it was a fun one and not a mopey one like you get usually.

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maxthebigseal 21

What exactly can make an obituary "a fun one"?

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ifuckuprandomly 28

One out of the norm, like "Before she died, she told me that she did everything she wanted; including the waiter at our wedding and my brother at our 30th wedding anniversary which is why I slipped poison into her evening tea."

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SpyroMello 29

#1 those are more like gags not actual obituaries. Obituaries are meant to mourn and respect those who have past. Nothing about death is funny.

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may14th 26

I think you mean something more along the lines of a eulogy.

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cacheson 41

That's very sad for your friend. It really sucks how often that is the case for people as they get older. It's not highly surprising, but of course that doesn't make it any easier or less sad.

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yerawizardlizzy 27

Oh dear. You know, this is something that isn't often talked about regarding getting old, seeing your friends pass on as you age, especially when you get to be her age. I guess it's something I've come to better accept with having older parents and several classmates that have already passed even though I'm still quite young. Several of my newspaper subscribers tell me the main reason they still subscribe and request holds while they are out of town is for the obituaries. Don't feel bad about it, OP. Of course, feel your sympathy for her, but don't think your desire to help just brought her upset. If she's elderly there's a strong likelihood she already expected that her friend had passed.

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DanielleinDC 33

More like F your coworker's life. I'm sorry she found out that way that her friend was dead. But at least she knows now.

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Jezterking 15

It's unfortunate but at least it helps bring closure and possibly allows them the opportunity to go say "goodbye"

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Teyros 24

Well, wondering about the "long lost friend" can be put to rest. Sorry I had to.

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Teyros 24

You are right, but I REALLY wanted to.

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Crazyjohnb 23

You dont pass up a joke opportunity like this

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