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Below you can read a sampler letter of a condolence letter for a neighbor. Following the sample, we have provided a section-by-section breakdown of how to compose words of condolence letters for neighbors so you can put together your own personal message.
Dear June,
I was deeply saddened by the news about the death of George. I am so very sorry. This must be a very difficult time for you. Please remember that you are in my thoughts and my prayers.
George was such a kind soul, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I will miss his helpful advice. I remember the time when I was building the shed in my backyard. George looked over the fence and couldn't stop laughing at me and the mess I had made. I had cut too many planks the wrong length and had strewn them all over the backyard. I was becoming more and more frustrated with that project. But hearing his laughter, made me realize that I was taking myself all too seriously and when I looked around, I couldn't help but laugh myself.
I'm sure you remember that day, June, when George came over to help me finish the shed and it took us until midnight to do it! I'll never forget that time. Every time I look at the shed, I think of George. Now I think about how much I will miss him.
I know how much you will miss George, but you can take comfort and strength from the wonderful family you and he had together. I know their love will get you through this difficult time. I would like to offer my help too. I can come over on Thursdays and help you with the yard work if you would like.
May God bless you and your family during this time and always,
Susanne
Letters of sympathy and condolences are personal, and so you should first mention the name of the person you are addressing. Depending on how close you were with your neighbor some of the ways you can do that are:
Dear _______,
My Dear Friend _______,
Dearest _______,
Dear Mrs. _______,
Dear Mr. _______,
Dear _______ Family,
Dear Family _______,
* Condolence Letter Writing Tip: If you knew the deceased, but not the family, address the letter to the closest family member, such as the spouse or eldest child. Also, if you did not know the deceased, address the card or letter to your friend, co-worker, or acquaintance.
Choosing the right words to include in your own letter can be a challenging task. Just write from the heart so that your letter reflects the nature of your relationship with the bereaved.
In our letter we began with:
I was deeply saddened by the news about the death of George. I am so very sorry. This must be a very difficult time for you. Please remember that you are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Other appropriate opening sentiments for such a letter are:
My deepest condolences to you. So sorry to hear of the passing of dear _______. I will keep you in my prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy and are in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Wife and Mom. May your beautiful memories sustain and bring comfort during this unhappy season.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our prayers are with you during this time.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
When writing words of condolence letters for a neighbor, mentioning a fond memory of the deceased as we did on our example letter can help the survivors to better deal with the pain of losing their loved one. Here are some other ways to do so:
Some appropriate ways to offer help are:
We closed our letter with:
May God bless you and your family during this time and always,
These final words of sympathy end the letter in a comforting way. Other phrases you can use to end words of condolence letters for a neighbor are:
Makes sure you avoid these common spelling mistakes if substituting your own words for any in our sample words of condolence letters for a neighbor.