Which word does not involve death?

Passed, passed on, or passed away.

Resting in peace, eternal rest, asleep.

Demise.

Deceased.

Departed, gone, lost, slipped away.

Lost her battle, lost her life, succumbed.

Gave up the ghost.

Kicked the bucket.

Explanation:

faithful servants eumaeus and philaetius:

his ragged vest then drawn aside disclosed the sign conspicuous, and the scar exposed: eager they view'd, with joy they stood amazed with tearful eyes o'er all their master gazed:

these servants know ulysses by the scar he got when he was a child - so when he showed them the mark, they immediately knew this is truly their master and they hugged him, finally starting to believe his words.