Dear ______, With a broken heart, I am writing to let you know that NAME OF PERSON passed away ON (day) and (date). Please accept my deepest condolences and know that God loves you and can restore your spirits, give you peace, and strengthen you.I would avoid bringing up in a card any loss you have suffered. You are writing a sympathy card—not an empathy card. Browse through some sympathy poems which can provide comfort to someone who is grieving. Be sincere and express your feelings of sympathy.