This belated condolence letter apologizes for the lateness of the message and offers sympathy for a grieving friend.
Dear {Recipient},
I'm sorry for the lateness of this card, but I wanted to offer my sincerest sympathies for your loss. I do not mean to bring up fresh grief, but I know that you will never stop thinking of and missing {deceased}.
I want you to know that even as the cards and callers dwindle, we are all still thinking of you and {deceased}. {He/she} will always be sorely missed, for {his/her} {trait}, {trait} and {trait}.
My thoughts are also with you, now more than ever.
Sincerely,
{Sender}