Theplural condolences, on the other hand, is often used specifically for an expression of sympathy, and most often appears in the construction my condolences, which is used to communicate sympathy. While condolences is often used to share sorrow over a death:
The odds of getting Apert syndrome are about the same as getting killed by lightning: 1 in 100,000. Indeed, for his family, Nate's birth was a lightning bolt: it came from the blue and was a shock to the system. Instead of getting congratulatory notes, the couple got condolences.
Bella English, Boston Globe, 1 Oct. 2000
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It has been quite a while since I spoke and visited with Tom Smith. He was someone who seemed never to forget a face. He had an easy way about him. I met him at Mercy....when he worked there. He often used the Library, and it seemed that he liked to know the latest research on his patients to get them better, as he was the healer. Sorry for the family's loss. May he rest in peace.
Tom and I were mighty Warriors in the large class of '66 at Washington High School. I enjoyed Tom's kindness in classes as well as watching his determination as a wrestler on those (stinky) mats in the WHS gym. May you rest in peace, dear Warrior. Martha
Tom was an amazing healer. He had a passion for learning and trying new approaches to help people in dealing with pain. I met him at Mercy and both Gerry and I were helped with message therapy. He loved being a dad and we enjoyed Nathan in martial arts and Tom's words of wisdom when he picked him up after class. Our thoughts are with you.
Tom was a classmate at Washington High School. Many years later our paths crossed again when both Tom and my mother were living at The Villages in Marion. He and mom shared a dining table together. She encouraged him to write the book of his travels. My condolences to his family, Tom will be missed.
It was a privilege and a blessing to take care of Tom these last 6 months. We formed a very special friendship that I will forever treasure. We had many conversations about Laurel and Sofie and he spoke frequently of Nathaniel and Jerry. My sincere sympathy. Michelle Hanson
I knew Tom through his work as a massage therapist. Grateful to have known him and acquainted during our sessions. Tom was dedicated and wise sharing his wisdom always teaching in his humorous ways. With sincere sympathy.Pat Gonder
I loved see Melanie bright and shine face everyday I saw here at Hyvee. She was favor Starbucks manager and person to get my drinks from. I also got to know her two kids that work at Starbucks too. I am so sorry for this family
Bob, Nira, and families, my words are not sufficient to express the sorrow I feel for you losing Melanie, my kids are your kid's age, and I cannot imagine please know that our thoughts are with you Please accept our condolences .
Rusk Family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many wonderful childhood memories of Melanie. So many fun times were spent playing on your farm. I was saddened to hear of her passing. She was certainly taken too soon. My heart goes out to all who loved her!
my condolences to Tracy's family.I was so heartbroken to find this out she is an old childhood friend of mine from Winnies. She was my barbie partner I loved her. Went to high school with her and still we were close friends after she had her first son...she was my childhood best friend!
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Tracey Fox was a caring person, wanting to help others who were I'll in any way she could. That is certainly a reason to smile in these hard times. I understand how much we miss our loved ones. We do have a hope for the future. A day our loved ones will be back into our arms. This real hope is at Acts 24:15- "there is going to be a resurrection". And at John 5:28,29. Tracey was so young. May we all learn how we can be a part of this future hope. I hope your days feel a little better.
My deepest sympathy to the family. Loosing a loved one is hard. We want them back with us. In the future, we have hope of our loved ones back in our arms. Acts 24:15 says " there will be a resurrection". And death will be done away with (Isaiah 25:8). A time of peace. I hope with loving memories and time you can heal. I hope your days get brighter.
My condolences to the family. The loss of such a beautiful person is never easy. But may God strengthen and sustain you as you remember His word the Bible at Acts 24:15 says that there is going to be a resurrection. With this hope it is possible for you to see her again. Further, Rev. 21:4 talks about a restored paradise earth where the human family will have the prospect of enjoying life without end, free of sickness, disease and death as we welcome back our dear loved ones. We look towards yet another of God's promises found at 1 Co. 15:26 where it says the last enemy, death, will be brought to nothing. Though your hearts are full of grief now, please know that these promises will happen because it is impossible for God to lie. I hope these Bible verses along with the site
jw.org that has a wealth of information for all life's anxieties, help you as they do me. And may all the many wonderful memories that Tracy your loved one provided comfort you during this most difficult time.
Sending love and prayers to Tracy's family. How very fortunate I was to have met her and to know a short while. Although it's difficult today to look beyond sorrow, may looking back at memories comfort you tomorrow. Always know that although she may be gone, she will live in your hearts forever. John 3:16
Perfection, creative, loving, beautiful inside and out. Tracy was an amazing lady she will be greatly missed by many people. She diffidently left a legacy in the CVOR and will be remembered every time we open a sterile instrument.
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Sorrow comes to all; and, to the young, it comes with bitterest agony, because it takes them unawares. The older have learned to ever expect it. I am anxious to afford some alleviation of your present distress. Perfect relief is not possible, except with time. You can not now realize that you will ever feel better. Is not this so? And yet it is a mistake. You are sure to be happy again. To know this, which is certainly true, will make you some less miserable now. I have had experience enough to know what I say; and you need only to believe it, to feel better at once. The memory of your dear Father, instead of an agony, will yet be a sad sweet feeling in your heart, of a purer and holier sort than you have known before.
When individuals condole, or offer their condolences to a particular situation or person, they are offering active conscious support of that person or activity. This is often expressed by saying, "Sorry". Often, the English language expression "My condolences" will be in a context, such as of a friend's loved one, in which the one offering of condolences is communicating feelings of sympathy or empathy to that friend.
Condolence is not always expressed in sorrow or grievance, as it can also be used to acknowledge a fellow feeling or even a common opinion. There are various ways of expressing condolences to the victims. Examples include donating money to the charity nominated by the person who has just died, writing in a condolences book or supporting the friends and family of the loved one by making meals and looking after them in various ways in times of need.[3]
I was just emailing Chris and the email bounced back. I cannot believe this - Chris was such a sincere and brilliant man. I will miss him and send my condolences to beautiful family and young kids. This is unbelievable. Chris supported me in a job that I was applying to at ACAD University and was the real deal who understood the politics of his institution - and kind of shared those with me in the process. He really wanted to get some of his highly idiosyncratic and important writing out in the world, and I had helped him to find a publisher (not that he needed my help). I hope someone is working on getting his work published into a book. Asher Ghaffar
Soo sorry to hear of Chris's passing. Such a happy, kind, caring, cool guy. Enjoyed his visits to the Library always smiling and kind and joking. He will always be a shining light in this world. Love to, Renate, Benjamin, Isabella, and Danica: blessings to you all.
I remember during class when Chris blew his nose, then with a grin on his face, asked the class if it would be gross if he put it back in his pocket. He then slowly put it into his pocket, eliciting a response from the entire class, grinning. Everyone laughed along with him in the end.
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