Death Notice An old man and his wife had just moved to Australia when the wife passed away after a stroke. While talking to the neighbour about her passing, it was mentioned that in their new country, it is common to announce deaths with a classified ad in that section of the newspaper. Well, the old man decides that's a great idea and heads back home to dial the newspaper. ""Hi there, I'd like to place a death notice."" ""OK then. Firstly, sorry for your loss. Now what would you like it to say?"" ""Have it say, ""Ruth died."""" ""Well, um, that's, um, somewhat blunt, but the minimum charge is for five words. Is there anything else you'd like to add?"" ""OK. Let me think, um... ""Ruth died. Toyota for sale.""""