passing
n. uncountable C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈpæsɪŋ// UK //pˈɑːsɪŋ// pass·ing
n. the end of something, or the death of a person. You use this word when you want to sound more polite or serious about someone dying.
n. the death of a person, or the process of something coming to an end. Often used as a euphemism to soften the impact of discussing mortality or the conclusion of an era.
We were all saddened by the passing of our neighbor.
The community gathered to honor the passing of an era as the town's oldest factory finally closed its doors.
While the legal documents focused on the transfer of assets, the family focused on a private ceremony to mark the passing of their matriarch.
From pass + -ing.
Usage
Frequently used in the prepositional phrase 'the passing of' followed by a person's name or a period of time.