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I just started grieving Mom's death. It will most likely be another year before I go through all of Mom's belongings. Everywhere I look I see Mom--fixing meals in the kitchen, watching TV in her bedroom, or sitting on the patio in the evening watching the squirrels and birds. Her Spirit is still alive in this house. Eventually I will move beyond my grief and then, I will be able to deal with Mom's belongings.
If this was recent, I wouldn't be in a rush. Take your time. Maybe get rid of clothing. Personal items can be sorted thru. What u want, what family may want or friends. If undecided, put it aside for later.
I would, for now, keep all his important papers. As a widow you may have to have his info to be able to get a service for yourself. Work IDs, any work related stuff like his pension and paperwork signed when he retired. Military paperwork. SS paperwork.