You do not need to express condolences for your own loss. Acknowledge the loss and name the deceased.Condolence: Dear Vincie (and family); please accept my sincere thoughts of sympathy at Wayne's death. You may remember me as Bill Gurney's wife. Example of a Condolence Letter. Please accept my sincerest condolences for the passing of your beloved father. Bruce and I extend our deepest sympathy to Wayne's family during this time of loss. We will remember Wayne with great fondness. I offer my sincere condolences to Toni B Adam's. I am so sorry about your loss of your precious loving husband.