condolences to neighbours

I think a card is a kind gesture, which would be appreciated.

You are a nice neighbour ?

A card yes.

Thank you so much all!!! and agree Septimia, definitely wanted to do something... wouldn't feel right to just leave it as nothing happened

Same here Markoni just a few days ago in fact.I put a short note through the door saying how sorry we were, kept it short and simple.It wouldn't be right to just ignore it, but at the same time needn’t be effusive.

Yes, a card will be perfect

So very sad

A condolence card through the door as a first action.

And a few words - 'Sorry to hear that...' - the first time you see the widow/family.

Keep it simple. But definitely do something - too often people are too embarrassed to say anything which makes it look like they don't care. Better to speak, even if it is upsetting for the widow at first. It is usually appreciated.

Sorry posted too soon.
A neighbour offered to help another neighbour when his wife died, the family then left everything to her, even arranging care and dinners for the man. This led to him knocking her door at all hours.

So unless you really are able to help........

Pop a sympathy card through the door? Hopefully there will be family around.

Be careful offering to help if you aren’t prepared to, with things the way they are at the moment we are all trying to stay away from anyone who isn’t family.