April 10, 20xx
Dear Margaret,
Today I heard you had lost your father. I know the suddenness of it must have been a dreadful shock; and I just can’t tell you how sorry I am.
I wish there were something I could do or say to soften your grief.
With the deepest sympathy to you and all your family.
Affectionately,
Bob
[译文]
亲爱的玛格丽特：
今天听说您的父亲去世了，我知道这件意外的事情对您一定是一个沉重的打击，我无法表达自己难过的心情。
我真希望我能做些什么或说些什么来减轻您的痛苦。
向你们全家致以最深切的慰问。
您亲爱的，
鲍勃
20xx年4月10日