Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your partner.Keep the letter as brief and as short as possible. "We're sorry to hear about the loss of your ___. " "The office is sending our deepest condolences to you and your family. Start with your message of sympathy. Follow these steps for writing a condolence letter and find free examples for inspiration when you need a letter for a family member, colleague, and more. The most common way to begin a sympathy card note is to start with the word "Dear. " You could also write "Dearest" or simply start with the person's name. Thank you for sharing Casey and my deepest sympathies for the tragedies of your life.