Sympathy Messages for Death of a Father

What to Write in a Sympathy Card for Loss of Father

The loss of a father is a significant loss. Deciding what to say to someone who lost his/her dad can feel impossible. Most people will lose their fathers sometime during their lifetime, and the event can leave friends and family at a loss for words. Let the examples provided below inspire you to write a helpful message.

• From what you've told me about your dad, it sounds like you two were close. I want to acknowledge your loss and offer my support. Expect to hear from me soon.
• Although he wasn't dad to me, your father was important to many people, including myself. I will miss his wit, humor, and friendship.
• Your dad was a amazing man, full of integrity and character. I am glad I was able to know him. Please accept my condolences to you and your family.
• Dads are special people. They are greatly missed when we lose them. We'll miss your dad.
• Fathers have a different way of showing their love for their children and when they pass on, they're missed greatly. Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your father.
• Losing your dad can be extremely difficult because you are losing a source of strength, stability and consistency in your life.  I am sorry for your loss.
• Your heavenly father will provide you the strength and support that your dad once provided you. I’ll be praying for you and your family. I am sorry for your loss.
• Your dad was a wise man, but at the same time, he had a great sense of humor. He will be missed greatly and remembered often.
• I will keep you close in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks as you are going through your process of grieving.
• I am at a total loss of words of what to write or say to you to console you for the loss of your father. I want you to know that I am willing to talk anytime. I will be calling you soon to check on you and to be a listening ear for anything you want to talk about.
• I will pray that God will grant you the strength and the wisdom that your dad once provided to you and your family.
• I am deeply and sincerely sorry for the loss of your father.
• I know that no one can take your dad’s place, but I want you to know that I am available to hang out if you need somebody to talk to.
• My condolences to you for the passing of your father. There will never be another man like him.
• Dads live on in their children's hearts. In this way, we can never truly lose our dads.
• Your dad was one amazing guy. I admire the way he lived his life.
• I am sorry you lost your dad. I hope you find that your memories are a comfort when you need some.
• They broke the mold after your dad. I've enjoyed hearing the many stories you've told me. I hope the storytelling doesn't stop.
• Your dad will be missed by many. He led others with inspiring actions that I will continue to remember.
• Dads are important people, and I know yours was especially important to you. I am sorry for your great loss.

Quotes for Loss of a Father

Use these sympathy quotes specifically about the loss of fathers to say something as eloquent as these wordsmiths.

• “Every day of our lives, our Father is with us. Every day our Father is here with us spiritually anyway.” -Ziggy Marley
• “When your father dies, say the Armenians, your sun shifts forever, and you walk in his light.” -Diana Der-Hovanessian
• “You see, my father taught me that even our most profound losses are survivable. And that is -- it is what we do with that loss -- our ability to transform it into a positive event —that is one of my father's greatest lessons.” -Ted Kennedy Jr.
• “He was a father. That's what a father does. Eases the burdens of those he loves.” -George Saunders
• “My father was always there for me when I lost. But, then, I never really lost when my father was there.” -Laurie Beth Jones
• “It doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.” -Anne Sexton
• “To lose your father is to lose the one whose guidance and help you seek, who supports you like a tree trunk supports its branches.” -Yann Martel
• “Let me tell you, he is the hole in my heart. His loss is my scar. But let me tell you something, his memory drives me forward every single day of my life.” -Michelle Obama
• “Many people long for a father's love. I had it. I have it still.” -Jennifer Grant
• "In losing him I lost my greatest blessing and comfort, for he was always that to me.” -​Saint Teresa of Ávila
• “I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren't trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom.” -Umberto Eco

Encouraging Poem for Someone Who Lost a Father

Holding our Hands
Dads are there for us when we learn how to walk
They encourage us to be strong and try again
When things get tough, and we're unsure
Fathers find a way to make us laugh and go on

Dads don't get to stay by our side forever
They teach us what we need to learn
So when we must take those first steps alone
They're still in our hearts, holding our hands
- Blake Flannery

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