Ask Amy: Neighbors not notified about a death on the street
Dear Amy: “Ben” and “Sally” were neighbors of ours for 38 years.
We are the oldest residents on the street; the remaining properties have changed ownership several times.
Ben and Sally were somewhat reclusive, however when we met while walking, we enjoyed one another.
I was never in their home, but I was invited to one of their daughters’ weddings. The two daughters are outgoing. When visiting their parents, we always enjoyed friendly banter with them.
This January, while at their winter home, Ben became ill and died.
Sally was brought home and placed in a care facility.
Hearing this from a resident at the end of the street stunned me.
Apparently, the daughters have been in and out of the family home, packing and sorting, and the other resident passed by and was asking what was going on, and the daughter answered with the sad news of her parents.
I am quite perplexed that the daughters have not called or sent a note telling me about their parents. In my opinion, it would be a respectful thing to do.
– Upset Neighbor
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