Advice Needed

[Prinnie]

I have recently found out that someone who used to work in my team has died. I didn't know this person particulary well, but they were always friendly and lovely to work with. An email came around saying that HR would coordinate any messages to this person's family and I was thinking of sending a card just saying that they are in my thoughts and that this person was so lovely to work with.

Would this be a nice thing to do? Obviously it is a nice thought, but when you have lost someone close does it feel wrong to have complete strangers send you messages?

Thanks

From personal experience it is always nice to think that the person you loved was thought of in such a kind way even though they may be strangers to you.

I'm sure the family will apreciate you and your colleages kind thoughts at what must be a very sad and difficult time for them. They may not apreciate it straight away, but, in time they may find comfort in even the simplest of words.

That is a lovely thing for you all to do. I'd say, go for it.

Exactly as Magic says.

Hi both, thank you for your reassurances.

Why not? After all, we spend so much time at work, and we develop at work, in ways our family doesn't often see. It's very kind of you to think of this.