Is there a better way to tell grandpa about my aunt's passing?

[Anonymous]

My grandpa is on a trip at this moment and will return on August 16th. My aunt (his 3rd child among 4 brothers... the only daughter) passed away last week from a sudden heart attack.

They used to have a unique, different bonding than him with the sons. He was very strict and tough with all the boys but a soft parent with her. My grandma (his wife) already passed away last year. And now his only girl (my dad's sister) died? How to tell him that when he comes back? Any better ways?

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4 mo

The news will destroy him. He grew up with only brothers and mainly male cousins. Now his only daughter is gone.

[jazzy34]

Firstly, I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. 😔💔Secondly, since you have some time before he returns home, I’m sure you’ll find a way to gently break the news to him. No matter how you tell him, though, he’ll be devastated. Plus, he’ll find out one way or another since you all have to plan her funeral and burial.

[jazzy34]

*Also, who knows? Your dad or another family member might call him and tell him, causing him to cut his vacation short. Either way, just wait and see what happens over the next few days. 🙏🏽❤️

[SueShe]

I believe that it is not a good idea to tell him over the phone, over video call or anything else but in person.

Someone from his immediate family, like one of the sons, should find him wherever he is and talk to him directly and bring him home.

That way, the son can help him go through this terrible time and not leave his father all alone to be faced with that crushing news.