Compliment the parents or siblings. The information contained in this Survivors' Guide will support your decision-making and provide helpful solutions during this time of loss.Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time. "I am deeply saddened to learn that your (mother, father, spouse, sibling, etc.) recently passed away. Please know that you have my deepest sympathy. What To Write in a Sympathy Card? Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time. Marlene, as she was known, was born October 9, 1935, in the Nokomis Park area of Washington. He drove school bus for Avonworth and North Allegheny school districts.