Yes, Michael Eady dies in "Ethan Frome." His death occurs off-page; he is mentioned as having passed away before the events of the novel, which contributes to the backstory of the characters and their relationships. His death indirectly influences the dynamics between Ethan, Zeena, and Mattie.
Charles Eady died in 1945.
Eric Eady died in 1966.
David Eady died on April 5, 2009.
Wilfred Griffin Eady died in 1962.
Lewis Alfred Eady died in 1965.
Ethan's last plan was to go sledding down the hill with Mattie aiming for the big tree so that they could die with each other. Since they couldn't imagine what it was like to live without the other.
Lenny Frome died in 1998.
Norman Frederick Frome died in 1982.
Edward Charles Frome died on 1890-11-02.
to die
Ethan Stroud died in 1846.
Ethan Allen died on February 12, 1789.