The Goodbye World Gazette

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Vol. I · No. 62 Late Edition Monday, October 5, 2026 Circulation: 68 Departed · 716 Condolences

In Memoriam

Prudence Fenwickle

They said they were "fine."

Borna crisp day in 1962, probably
Died1996, rather abruptly
Causedied of embarrassment after a reply-all incident
Survived byA houseplant named after a minor deity

Following a brief but dramatic altercation with fate, Prudence Fenwickle, aged 34. They will be remembered for their unshakable confidence in bad decisions. They are survived by an unfinished jigsaw puzzle of the Eiffel Tower.

Guestbook — Letters to the Departed

  1. 1. Diane S. writes:

    “Flying in from out of state just for the buffet. RIP.”

  2. 2. Ronald L. writes:

    “They said they'd call me back. Bold claim in retrospect.”

  3. 3. L.Hellman writes:

    “I told them that mayonnaise was bad.”

  4. 4. Rita P. writes:

    “They promised the group chat a reunion. Guess we're having one now.”

  5. 5. Alan W. writes:

    “Still can't believe they missed their own retirement party for this.”

  6. 6. Ivan L. writes:

    “We didn't always get along but wow, this escalated.”

  7. 7. Bev X. writes:

    “They were undefeated in every argument they refused to actually finish.”

  8. 8. Kevin R. writes:

    “I inherited their houseplants. This feels like a punishment.”

  9. 9. Alan B. writes:

    “Condolences aside, does anyone know what happens to their fantasy team now?”

  10. 10. Woody S. writes:

    “They told the same three stories at every party. Miss those stories.”

  11. 11. Jack C. writes:

    “They were undefeated at Scrabble and made sure everyone knew it.”

  12. 12. Quinton B. writes:

    “They said they'd never sell the boat. The boat remains unsold, at least.”

  13. 13. Grady P. writes:

    “They were banned from karaoke night and never once apologized.”

  14. 14. Alan S. writes:

    “Loved them dearly, still want my ladder back.”

  15. 15. Verna B. writes:

    “RIP to the only person who understood the office printer.”

  16. 16. Carol F. writes:

    “Thoughts and prayers, and also please return my lawnmower.”

  17. 17. Rita I. writes:

    “I'm only here because they'd have wanted witnesses.”

  18. 18. Mick R. writes:

    “Honestly thought they'd outlive us all out of spite alone.”

  19. 19. Toby Z. writes:

    “The office will never recover from losing its best conspiracy theorist.”

  20. 20. Blanche I. writes:

    “A legend. A menace. Occasionally both at once.”

  21. 21. Gilbert C. writes:

    “Never a dull moment. Except now, apparently.”

  22. 22. Della L. writes:

    “Miss them most during the annual argument about the thermostat.”

  23. 23. Rhonda K. writes:

    “Never forget them heckling the ref at every single game.”

  24. 24. Ira E. writes:

    “They peaked at the office holiday party of 2011. We all knew it.”

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