http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2015/11/synonyms-for-dying/
Good list of synonyms for use in your writing.
Are there any you would add?
I suggest “Drop off one’s perch.”
GeneaDictionary
or should that be geneaglossary?
http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2015/11/synonyms-for-dying/
Good list of synonyms for use in your writing.
Are there any you would add?
I suggest “Drop off one’s perch.”
GeneaDictionary 
Funny that this should be your topic today, Jill. Just last night the conversation revolved around the phrase used to describe the passing of King Tommy in the South Australian newspapers of the day. He had apparently “gone to join the great majority” if I recall the line correctly.
Thank you SBS and Who Do You Think You Are? for your unwitting contribution to this subject.
Cheers
Robbie
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