Brenda had just lost her husband Scot,

A serious infection he had recently got.

A newspaper notice announcing his death was the next thing,

She gave the local newspaper a quick ring.

"What would you like to say ?"said the clerk at the end of the line.

"Scot has sadly passed away would be just fine."

"You can put  a few extra words in at no extra charge."

"Okay,Scot has sadly passed away,for sale canal  barge."