Death in the family (Formal)
Dear Mr. Duval:
I was saddened to hear the news. Please accept my deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.
Your neighbor,
Death in the family (Inormal)
Dear Floence,
We're sorry to hear about your grandfather. We all share your sadeness. He was a wonderful man and we shall all miss him very much.
Please call us if we can help in any way.
In sympathy,
