DEAR ABBY: As my Christmas cards arrived this year, I noticed there were a few familiar names missing.
It would be so nice if children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews would let folks know if Aunt Mary in California, Sally in Illinois or Gladys in North Dakota were in nursing homes, or deceased.
When my beloved mother died, I wrote to all the people she corresponded with or sent holiday cards to, to inform them of her passing.
I received so many letters telling me how grateful they were that I had written. It takes so little time and it's very much appreciated. -- BEVERLY IN DENVER
DEAR BEVERLY: An excellent suggestion. Thank you for this thoughtful reminder we can all use.