Retirement Thank You Letter
Thank colleagues, employers, or employees on the occasion of retirement.
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Use this to express gratitude at retirement, whether you are the retiree thanking colleagues and employers, or a manager/colleague thanking the retiree for their years of service and contributions.
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[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP]
[Date]
[Recipient’s Full Name]
[Title], [Company Name]
[Company Address]
[City, State ZIP]
RE: Thank You, From a Grateful Retiree
Dear [Recipient’s First Name],
As I close out my final week at [Company Name], I find myself reflecting on [number] years of work, friendship, and shared purpose. And I could not leave without putting my gratitude in writing. Retirement is a milestone I have looked forward to, but saying goodbye to the people here is harder than I expected.
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