How do you address an envelope for a widow Should it not be Mrs John Doe?

Answer 1

* It depends on the individual. Some widows prefer to keep their husband's Christian name such as 'John.' Either way is correct ... John or Jane. * The usual practice is "Mrs. Jane Doe"; but always defer to the woman's preference. Note: If a married woman's husband is alive, then the form "Mrs. John Doe" is commonly used, but in social contexts only: in a business letter she should not be addressed that way. * In traditional, published etiquette, specifically referenced in Miss Manners Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior (2005)and Crane's Blue Book of Social Stationery (2002), a widow is only correctly addressed formally as "Mrs. John Doe". Informally, she would be "Jane Doe". Using "Mrs. Jane Doe" implies that she is a divorcee.

Answer 2

It's Mrs. Mary Doe.

She is still Mrs. John Doe. If she wishes to be addressed as Mrs. Jane Doe, or Ms, or even revert to her maiden name, it is up to her to let it be known. Some women find it very hurtful NOT to be addressed as Mrs. John Doe, especially if most recently bereaved. They feel like poor John has been forgotten so quickly , or written off . When Mrs. Doe is over her grief, she may then decide how she wishes to be addressed.

Answer 3

• It is best to address a widow as Mrs. Jane Doe. If you are mailing something to her then write on the envelope Mrs. J. Doe. This does not let anyone else handling the mail know that she is a widow.

Answer 4

• You would address an envelope to a widow as Mrs. Jane Doe, but you could also put Mrs. J. Doe. Even if that person's husband were alive and you were addressing something personal to her then the envelope should just have her name on it.

Answer 5

Yes. If she was EVER Mrs. Doe at all, She may even be divorced and choose to retain her married name and wish to still be called Mrs.