MSN: Cornwall funeral notices as amazing mum who will be 'missed by all' among those remembered
An amazing mum who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her is among those remembered in our funeral notices this week. Jean Delaney died at the age of 81 at Royal Cornwall Hospital on March 17 ...
Cornwall funeral notices as amazing mum who will be 'missed by all' among those remembered
MSN: Cornwall funeral notices as much loved dad, 58, who was 'admired by so many' remembered
A much loved dad and husband is among those remembered in this week's funeral notices. Martyn Harry died in hospital at the age of 58 following a short illness. His family have said he was "loved, ...
Cornwall funeral notices as much loved dad, 58, who was 'admired by so many' remembered
MSN: Cornwall funeral notices as much loved wife and mum among those remembered
A much loved wife, mum and nanny is among those remembered in our funeral notices this week. Julie Merton died peacefully at her home in Heamoor on December 28 at the age of 64. She has been described ...
Cornwall funeral notices as much loved wife and mum among those remembered
Here are thousands of instances of "our life is short", and I seriously doubt many of them are specific to the lives of, say, a couple living together. It's perfectly normal to refer to human lives collectively in the singular.
When to use "lives" as a plural of life? - English Language & Usage ...
A plural subject requires a plural object (lives), accordingly a singular subject requires a singular object (life). They can be used to mean one person or several people, however. So, if your intention is to refer to an individual who lost his or her life whilst saving the lives of more than one others, then the second is correct and the first incorrect. They is singular in this context, so ...