You would like to give your colleague something that will help her through the difficult time. However, it’s not always easy to find the right words.
If you are assigned with writing a sympathy message for coworkers, here is a list of ideas you can try out.
Writing letters to people who have lost a loved one is never an easy thing. However, the process can be made much easier by having some guidelines. The following list of sympathy messages for coworkers will help you through the process.
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To Your Coworker for Loss of a Loved One
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I want to assure you that I am here for support, should you need anything at all. Please let me know if there is any way I can help.
This must be a difficult time for you and your family. Let us be supportive of one another as we grieve the loss of someone very special in our lives. Your work situation will not change because of this loss and I hope that I can be a source of strength just as much as anyone else around here.
We all come together in times like these to comfort each other and show our support – whether it is just lending an ear or bringing over some dinner, we are all there to help you through this loss.
I am sending you hugs right now, may they provide some comfort. You have my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Know that if you need to talk, at any time of the day or night, I am here for you.
My heart aches for your family’s loss. Please know that there are so many people who care about you at work amid your time of grief. And if there is anything I can do to help out in the days ahead, please let me know.
My deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time of sorrow and sadness. Know that my heartfelt thoughts are with you today and always, should your heart be heavy with grief or simply pensive with introspection.
We all have a personal loss in life and I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you. If there is anything that I can do to help out during this time, please let me know. You are not alone!
My heart aches for your family’s loss and my thoughts and prayers will remain with you in the days ahead. Know that there are many people who care about you at work amid your time of grief. And if there is anything I can do to help out in the days ahead, please let me know.
Sending love and healing energy your way – may it provide some comfort during this difficult time of sorrow and sadness. I am thinking of you today and always, should your heart be heavy with grief or simply pensive with introspection.
So sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the next days bring some comfort to you and may time heal your heart. Know that there is no reason why we cannot talk about our feelings at work as well…that’s what friends do – they listen! Let me know if I can help in any way, shape or form.
To Your Coworker for Loss of a Mother
I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I know this is a difficult time but hopefully you can be comforted knowing she has left behind so many people who care about her and think fondly of her.
May memories of happier times honour your mother’s memory in the days to come. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Although it may seem impossible, try not to think negative thoughts today, just remember all the good times that you had with your mom while you were alive together. You will always have those happy memories that will keep her spirit up when you feel down!
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. It is never easy to lose a close family member and I’m sure this is an especially difficult time for you. As we say goodbye to our loved ones, we must also carry on with kindness and affection in our hearts.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for you and your entire family for this great loss that has been placed upon you all from the passing of your mother from this world into a larger one beyond us all, where she can be at peace knowing her child will live without pain forevermore. This world is really less because of her departure from it but I know God needed another angel more than we did so He has given her to Himself now.
Although no one can replace your mother, I hope that you are able to find comfort in knowing that she is now looking over you from above because she was always watching out for you when she was still here on earth with us all.
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother. As we say goodbye to our loved ones, it can bring much sadness into our lives but knowing that they still live on in our memories helps keep them alive forever more.
Thank you for being so open about this sad time. It is helpful to know that I am not alone in my grief when a loved one passes from this world into the next. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Although we can feel our spirits getting weaker when we experience loss, don’t forget that your mother will always live on in your memory for as long as you keep her alive inside your heart and by speaking of her often in conversations with others.
Thank you for sharing your feelings about the death of your mother with myself and other people who have been following what has been going on within. May she rest in peace knowing how much pain she caused many people during her life here on Earth, but it was a good pain for she brought this world so much happiness when she was still alive.
To Your Coworker for Loss of a Father
I hope you find strength not only in the memories of your father, but also in the belief that he will live on inside you. You are forever changed for having had him in your life. And now that he’s gone, it is up to you to make his memory last by continuing to walk down the same path of honor and integrity he walked before you.
When a parent dies, part of their spirit lives on inside us. For as long as we live, they continue teaching us everything we need to know about ourselves and giving us reasons to be proud of who we are becoming. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
The day you lose a loved one, a part of your heart dies too. It will never beat the same way again because it holds a time and place you cannot revisit. I am sorry for your loss.
When someone dear to us leaves this world, we are often left with questions; why now, why them, why us. We will never have all the answers. My sincerest condolences for your loss.
If you could tell your father just one more time that you loved him, what would it be? I am sorry you cannot say goodbye.
No words can assuage your pain or bring back your father, but I’m glad to be part of a world where friends live on in each other’s memories and hearts. For oftentimes, we are not completely gone until we are forgotten entirely. Sincerely yours, [NAME]
Your father won’t be remembered for his best days, but instead for the way he loved you in your darkest. He was a lighthouse to your shipwrecked heart, standing strong when you couldn’t. Now that he has passed away, you are not alone at sea anymore. I am here for you with open arms and tears of compassion.
The world often feels like it is made of glass at times like these. It casts back your reflection perfectly – so much so that sometimes you cannot tell where one person ends and the other begins. You have my share now in this difficult time, my friend. Please know I carry part of your pain with me always, just as surely as you will carry my love in your heart forever.
Grief is like a thief in the night. It sneaks up on you when you least expect it and robs your senses, leaving only your thoughts of what used to be. But eventually grief will pass, much like the last dark clouds of a storm finally give way to sunlight after days of rain. And when it passes, I hope you are surrounded by all those who love you – family and friends alike.
Though no one can take away your pain or make this better right now, I want you to know that there are people around you who care about what happens next. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss during this difficult time, knowing that I am here whatever may come next for you.
To Your Coworker for Loss of a Wife
My deepest condolences on your recent loss. Please remember that we’re here if you need any support or assistance during this hard time. We want to do whatever we can for you; if there’s anything we can do, please let us know.
I am so sorry to learn about your wife. My heart goes out to you at this very difficult time. Know that our thoughts are with you, and I know it might feel like the most challenging of times. All we can do is offer all the support and understanding that we have in these moments of grief.
I was sad to read about the loss of your wife. But I know that you are strong, so please remember that you have all my support and love. You are not alone in this dark time, and there is no way that I would ever want you to feel that you are alone. Know that we’re all here for you and thinking of you and your family.
I am sorry to hear about this terrible loss. Know that we care about you all, and even though I’m not in a place to do anything personally, please feel free to reach out if there is ever anything at all that I can be doing for anyone in the office.
Your courage has always inspired me, but now more than ever. Losing a beloved family member is always hard, but losing your wife must be one of life’s most difficult challenges. Sending you my deepest condolences for your loss, with the hope that time can at least ease some of your sadness.
Just know that I care deeply about your well-being during this difficult period. All the best as you move forward in life without your beloved wife by your side.
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. I know how hard life can be sometimes, and this must be a terrible time for you both. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to support you or help make things a little easier. I know you are incredibly strong, but it can still be difficult to manage sometimes. I am here for you in whatever way I can be.
My deepest condolences on the loss of your wife. It is hard in times like these to find ways to help or support each other when we are in pain, but all I really want to say right now is that I am truly sorry for your loss and I’m thinking of you today.
I am devastated to hear of the passing of your wife. I know there is not much I can do, but please know that you have the support and love of everyone in this office. Everyone wants to help in any way they can, so don’t hesitate to ask.
My deepest condolences for your loss. It has been such a shock and it must feel like you are all alone at such a time as this, but please be assured that we will always be here for you whenever you need us. We may not understand what you’re going through, but just sharing it with others who care about your feelings is one step towards coping and moving on forward again.
To Your Coworker for Loss of a 
The world will keep turning, the sun still rise, but things will never be quite as bright. Your husband has moved on to be with his maker and watch over you forever. My heart aches for all the pain that you feel right now, but it won’t last forever. I send my sympathies in your time of grief.
It is a sad day when someone so young passes away from our world too soon. No matter how much darkness surrounds you know that God’s love shines around you every single moment of each and every day. You will find solace in knowing he is in a better place and knows no pain or suffering anymore. May your heart eventually come to see this great truth in due time.
Time heals a lot of wounds, but it does not heal them all. The pain you feel now will be with you forever, and I send my love to you as I know how difficult this is to acknowledge right now. You have been blessed by sharing your life with such a wonderful person, and most people never get that privilege at all. My thoughts are with you during the most difficult time in your life.
A wife is not just born from flesh and blood, but from tender kisses and warm embraces. She lives within the heart long after she has passed away. Separation may divide a couple’s bodies for a short while, but it can never separate their souls for eternity. May God bless your husband, and your soul for all of eternity.
The leaves will fall, but new ones will come again in the springtime. The stars may fade out at night, but morning brings them again; and so it is with our memories of those who are no longer with us. You may find comfort knowing that even though his earthly body may be gone, he is very much alive in all of our hearts and souls…I am sorry for your loss.
Our lives are filled with good-byes – maybe it’s time to say hello! Comfort yourself that you’ll be together soon. As seasons change, I pray that today’s warmth will give way to new life.
May the grass grow green over his grave, may dew drops fall softly on it; my deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your husband, father & friend! Sending happy thoughts, smiles and hugs!
I hope that the life you shared with your husband is a source of solace in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and you have my deepest sympathies on the passing of your husband.
In our lives we all will meet people who not only make us feel better about ourselves, but make us feel loved and protected by them. Let it be known to you that your husband was one of those shining stars in your life. May his family find peace during this most difficult time. I wish for peace to come around soon, and leave the sorrow behind.
You once told me that when a door closes a window opens, or vice versa. As sad as it is to see the door of your marriage close, I know that new windows opened for you to experience love again. As difficult as this is, look at it in a positive way. There are also doors opening for you, so please open them with hope and expectation of finding happiness once more.
Your husband was your biggest supporter and your most loyal friend. You were blessed by knowing him and sharing your lives together. Never forget how lucky you were to have someone who loved you unconditionally and made every day of your lives together filled with joy until his last breath on earth.
To Your Coworker’s Family for the Death of Your 
I am deeply saddened to hear of [insert name]’s passing. While we were colleagues, [he/she] was always kind and willing to speak with me about my concerns. My thoughts are with you during this time.
You never realize how much a person will affect your life until they are gone. So while our connection was brief, I know that [insert name] had a lasting impact on my work life by being the thoughtful person that he or she was. As someone who respected [him/her], it is sad for me to learn of his or her passing. Though words are sometimes difficult at times like these, please know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this incredibly difficult time.
I am truly saddened to hear of [insert name]’s passing. While I didn’t know [him/her] well, I know that the world has lost a special person. My thoughts are with you and your family during this challenging time.
I’m not sure if you just found out or if we talked the other day, but I am so sorry for your loss. [He/She] was an amazing person and will be missed by many. My thoughts are with you during this time (or something to that extent).
While we didn’t talk very often, your support of me over the years meant a lot. Thank you again and please know that my heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.
I’m sorry for your loss. [Insert name] was a great person and a great coworker. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Keeping you and all of your family in my thoughts during this difficult time. Please know that you are not alone, and please feel free to reach out if there is anything at all I can do for you or your family during this challenging time. My heart goes out to you and yours, especially to [insert name]. We will miss them dearly here at work.
[Insert name] was a very close coworker of mine, and it is clear that [he/she] had many friends who were deeply affected by [his/her] loss. It was not easy to say goodbye; I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you find a way to remember all the good times with [him/her].
Although I didn’t know your coworker well, it was clear how much of an impact the loss had on everyone. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time. I extend my deepest condolences for your loss. Please accept my condolences at this sad time.
My heart goes out to you and your family for your tragic loss. While we were not particularly close, it is clear how loved [insert name] was by everyone—especially by you and your family.
To Your Coworker’s for the Death of Another Coworker
On behalf of the entire office, I would like to express our deep sadness at losing such a valuable colleague like [insert name]. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours in this difficult time. May we all take strength in each other as we move forward from here.
Losing any colleague is never an easy thing, but losing one with a warm presence like [insert name] is even harder. We all send out our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time of mourning.
Although we only had the pleasure of knowing [insert name] for a short time, his/her presence will surely be missed here in the office. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult period.
Words cannot express enough how saddened everyone is following the death of [insert name]. You have all of us at your side during this tough time, so please know that you do not walk through these times alone.
The news of losing someone like [insert name] leaves one speechless with shock and sadness. Losing someone who was clearly by so many people makes it that much more difficult to take in. We are all here for you during this difficult time, please do not hesitate to reach out if need be.
The news of losing someone much too soon like [insert name] has everyone feeling at a loss for words. Our deepest thoughts go out to you and yours as we try to process this terrible tragedy.
Losing someone who brought so many smiles with them is always difficult to swallow, but losing someone like [insert name] makes it even harder. You will be in our eternal prayers during these dark times.
The loss of a colleague like [insert name] is a blow to all of us, but know that we are here for you should you ever need it. We send our thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult period.
The loss of someone like [insert name], who was an invaluable member to this company, is something that will surely leave everyone feeling devastated for some time. We all send our deepest condolences to your family in these difficult times.
We’ve all heard the news about losing someone like [insert name] with great sadness. Losing someone who was so kind hearted and caring is difficult to take. You’re in our hearts and prayers during this tough time.