It’s always hard to know what to say when a friend or coworker is dealing with tragedy. To help with this, we have put together a list of all the best short condolence messages for coworkers to pay your respects. And if you’re looking for condolence quotes to share, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
Short Condolence Messages for Coworkers
Your mother’s kindness was truly remarkable. She will be deeply missed.
Heartfelt condolences on your loss.
Wishing you strength and peace during this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a beautiful soul.

My deepest sympathies for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.
I’m here for you as you grieve your father’s passing.
It was an honor to know your father. My heartfelt condolences.
Your loss deeply saddens us; we are here for you.
I am here for you. Please accept my condolences.
Wishing you peace as you grieve the loss of your mother.
I’m here for you in this tough time.
Thinking of you as you remember your mother’s wonderful life.
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Anytime, anywhere, I am here for you!
May your mother’s memory bring you comfort during this hard time.
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May you be well.

We wish you strength during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Remembering your father’s wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts.
Your mother was an incredible person. My thoughts are with you.
Your father’s generosity touched many lives. He will be sorely missed.
Sending you strength to get through this difficult time.
May you find solace in the love your father left behind.
Sending you love and comfort.
May you have courage and peace during this time of mourning.
Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace.

Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time.
Words cannot express how sorry I am at this loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
My heart goes out to you right now. Stay strong.
Deepest Condolence Messages for Colleagues
I was heartbroken to hear about your loss. Please know you’re in my thoughts, and I’m here for anything you need.
Please let me know if I can help in any way. I am always available for you.
Let us help you navigate through this difficult journey. Grieving together will help heal the wounds they left behind.
I heard about the loss of [your relative]. I’m so sorry about their passing. I wish you and your family the best during this time of sorrow.
Thinking of you, as you celebrate your father’s remarkable life.

We’ve seen you do great things. Please let us know if we can help you through this time of sorrow.
When a colleague has lost a loved one
Sympathies on the loss of a very special person to someone very special to us.
Your mother was loved by many. My deepest condolences.
Sincere condolences from your work family. You are one of us, and we feel sorrow with you.
During this sorrowful time, I would like to extend to you my heartfelt condolences. May your memories bring you peace and comfort.
We understand your loss and emotions. Take time to grieve – we are all rallying around you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragedy. If there is anything I can do to help you during this time, please do not hesitate to call me
Please know that many of us are thinking of you at this time of sorrow. May you find strength and peace.
We are grieving with you. All of our condolences.
May the memory of your mother’s warmth comfort you.

I heard about [your relative’s] passing. This must be a very difficult time for you. I’m keeping you in my thoughts.
No words can convey our grief and sympathy for your bereavement. In this difficult time, we want you to feel our support and love for you.
I can’t imagine the sorrow of losing a mother. I’m here for you.
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Please know I’m here for you in this season of mourning.
Your loved one was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies during this time.
Our words cannot take away the pain of loss, but we hope you find solace in knowing there are people who care about you. Deepest condolences.
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I will never forget the warmth their presence brought.
May loved ones around you bring you strength and help ease the pain. Know I’ll be thinking of you.
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you strength and lighten your burden.
Your mother’s love will forever hold a special place in your heart.

Your loss is our loss too. This is a time of grief, and we want to honor you and your loved one’s memory. Please take time to heal!
May the legacy of your father’s strength be a comfort to you.
I hope you find comfort at this time of loss. My sincere sympathies to you and your family.
I cannot imagine the sadness you must be feeling. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know I’m just a phone call away.
I am so sad to see you sad. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
A loss like this is heartbreaking. We hope you know we are by your side during this time of sorrow.
So sorry for your loss. Your father was a great man.
It’s hard to find words at a time like this. I’m here for you and your family. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Everyone at the office is thinking of you. We hope you feel our best wishes and combined efforts in our support of you right now.
Sending care and condolence to you and your family-from all in your work family.
During this heartbreaking time, I am here for you. All of my love, prayers, hugs, and condolences.
Your father was an exceptional man. My condolences to you and your family.

Our team will miss your smile as you mourn your loved one. Our condolences.
We feel your sadness deeply, so please know that our caring thoughts are with you in every gesture of support and care.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. I hope you have many family members and friends around you to share support and happy memories. My condolences.
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
If you like these, you might also like our other lists of Condolence Quotes, Short Condolence Messages, Celebration of Life Quotes and Farewell Messages.
Condolence Messages for Family of a Colleague who Passed
[Name] will be sorely missed. [Their] memory and impact will always be felt here.
Sending my sorrow and deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please be well.
I can’t imagine what you must be going through, but I wanted you to know my thoughts are with you. Please accept my condolences.
[Name] will always be in our hearts and memories.
It was a joy to work with [name], and I will always remember [him/her/them] here.

(Name of a colleague) was a diligent and reliable person. He will never be forgotten. May he/she/they rest in peace.
The loss of [name] will be felt by many. We will continue to celebrate [his/her/their] personality, contributions, and memories.
I hope this message finds you surrounded by strength and compassion. [Name] was loved by many. You are as well.
I was part of [name’s] team and was able to see [their] sense of fairness in action. I never worried when there was a big decision because I knew it would be the right one.
My thoughts are with you and your family. Our company was a better place to work because of [name].
You can be proud of your daughter/son. She/He/they were/was an amazing person. May the memories of her/him/them live forever!
I have many cherished memories of [name] at work. Here’s one I hope you can add to remembrances of [them].
The loss of [name] leaves a huge hole in our lives. The office will not be the same without [them]. We share the burden of your loss and wish you peace.
Your family extends to ours at the office. We share in your grief and wish you peace.
It was a privilege to work with your son/daughter for so many years. Please accept my condolences. If you need anything, please contact me.
I will never forget (name of a colleague). I was very lucky to work with him/her. May he/she/they rest in peace.
I’m so sorry for your loss. The office will never be the same without him/her/them.
Condolence Quotes
What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments but what is woven into the lives of others.” —THUCYDIDES
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” – THOMAS CAMPBELL
“Say not in grief that he is no more but live in thankfulness that he was.” —HEBREW PROVERB
“If you ever lose someone dear to you, never say the words they’re gone. They’ll come back.” —PRINCE

“The comfort of having a friend may be taken away but not that of having had one.”—SENECA
“The boundaries between life and death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where one ends and where the other begins?” —EDGAR ALLAN POE
“Sometimes, when one person is absent, the whole world seems depopulated.” —ALPHONSE DE LAMARTINE
“Death is nature’s way of saying, ‘Your table is ready.” —ROBIN WILLIAMS
“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They speak more eloquently than 10,000 tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and unspeakable love.” —Washington Irving
“Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends leave footprints in your heart.” —ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
“Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.” —TERRI GUILLEMETS

“If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them.” —JAMES O’BARR
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” —DR. SEUSS
“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” —MAYA ANGELOU
So that is it for our list of Short Condolence Messages for Coworkers. We hope you found the perfect one for the situation.

About the Author
Laynni Locke
I am Laynni Locke, a Canadian writer, reader and traveller with a passion for sharing life’s moments on social media. Keeping friends and family in the loop of our lives though photos and videos has become an essential activity for most.
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