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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Formally and traditionally, she is and always will be Mrs. John Smith - unless of course she marries again.[/quote]

That is outdated.

For this, OP should address the card to [Aunt's First Name] [Aunt's Last Name].  If you must, use Mrs. [Aunt's First Name] [Aunt's Last Name].

When extending sympathy, a reminder of the person she just lost is a terrible practice.  So calling her Mrs. [Uncle's First Name] [Uncle's Last Name] is just insensitive in this situation.[/quote]

The purpose of a sympathy card is to remember the person someone lost.  It's not just not a "terrible practice" it's literally the point of the practice.

If you would have addressed a card as "Mr. and Mrs. John Smith" before, then changing it now would be rubbing it in her face.  On the other hand, if you would have sent it to "John and Harriet Smith" before then use Harriet Smith.  Or "Aunt Harriet".

This isn't a time to make a point.  She's missing him enough, taking away a title she enjoyed is just cruel.  [/quote]

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