departed
/dɪˈpɑrtɪd/
noun
- A person who has died (often used in the plural).
- The departed were remembered in a touching eulogy.
- A book of memories was created for the departed.
- The family gathered to pay their respects to the departed.
adjective
- Having left or gone away; no longer present.
- She looked at the departed train with a sigh.
- The departed soldiers were remembered in a ceremony.
- The departed guests left behind a stack of thank-you notes.
- Dead; no longer alive (euphemistic).
- The departed soul is at peace now.
- We honor our departed loved ones on Memorial Day.
- A moment of silence was held for the departed members of the community.