Introduction

‘Retirement’ takes place when a worker stops employment completely on reaching the age of superannuation, or due to ill-health or due to personal choice because he/she has enough finances to retire from active full-time work. Sometimes, a person wants to retire and do something on his own as a ‘Free Lancer’. In extreme and unfortunate instances, an employee is ‘asked’ to proceed on retirement by the employer on grounds of inefficiency, moral turpitude or downsizing of staff due to recession.

No matter what the reason/cause of retirement is, it is in good taste to shake-hands with the Employer and bid goodbye to the organization on a pleasant note without rancour or recrimination. The retiree should make it a point to extol the service conditions of the organization and the co-operation and support received from the management and colleagues alike.

It is considered bad form to point out the short-comings of the organization and unpleasant relations with ones colleagues/superiors in a Retirement Letter.

How to write a retirement letter

Retirement Letter of Employee to Employer

Retirement Letter of Employer to Employee

Retirement/Resignation Letter

Retirement Letter From Employer

Retirement Announcement Letter

Writing A Retirement Letter

Sample Retirement Letter

Retirement Letter Template

Retirement Letter Format

Early Retirement Letter

Writing a Retirement Letter

Congratulation on your Retirement

Retirement Appreciation Letter

Retirement Notice Letter

Retirement Wishes Letter

Retirement Notification Letter

Retirement Letter To Colleague

Retirement Letter to Boss

Retirement Letter to Friend

Retirement Letter to Client

Retirement Letter to Teacher

Retirement Party Letter

Retirement Letter to Company

Thank You Retirement Letter

Retirement Letter of Acceptance

Retirement Request Letter

Retirement Letter to Staff

Example of Retirement Letter

Navy Retirement Letter

Army Retirement Letter

James Brunt

Chief Warrant Officer 4

25^th Infantry Division

Schofield Barracks

Hawaii

To,

Lt. Gen. George Thomas

25^th Infantry Division

Hawaii

29^th November, 2011.

Sub: Retirement letter

Dear Lt. Gen. Thomas,

It is with a heavy heart that I hang up my uniform on the 30^th November, 2011 after 20 years of dedicated service.  It has been a matter of great pride and honor for me to have served in the Army.

I would like to place on record my sincere gratitude and appreciation for guiding me in my journey in the Army.  I have risen from the post of a Private to Chief Warrant Officer 4.  I have many people to thank, for guiding me and leading me to become not only a better soldier but also a better person.

I would be moving to Houston to be with my family.  If at any time in the future, I can be of any help to you personally or the Army, I shall always be at your service and command.

Thanking You,

Sincerely,

James Brunt

Chief Warrant Officer 4

Petty Officer First Class Watson

456 S Avenues

Freeport, TX 77541

To,

The Commanding Officer

US Carrier,

27^th December, 2011

Sub:  Retirement Letter

Dear Sir,

It has been a matter of pride, honor and privilege for me to serve in the Navy for the past 20 years.  I am due to retire on 31^st December, 2011.

I wish to place on record my sincere thanks and gratitude to all of you for giving me an opportunity to grow and serve.

The Navy will always continue to be very dear to my heart at all times.

After I retire, I plan to settle in Tulsa and I have left my contact address and phone numbers in the Administrative Office.

If I can be of any service or help to the Service or personnel, it would be my pleasure and privilege to help out.

Thanking You,

Sincerely,

James Watson

Petty Officer First Class

Jane Wilson

33 B Foxboro Ct

Princeton, NJ 08540

To,

The General Manager,

Health Insurance Company

Princeton, NJ

23^rd November, 2011.

Sub:  My retirement

Dear Sir,

I would like to bring to your notice my retirement from the post of Senior Manager with effect from 30^th November.

I have been associated with the Company for a very fruitful and long innings of 20 years.  It has been my pride and privilege to be associated with a company whose growth has been meteoric.  I would like to place on record my sincere thanks and gratitude for giving me an opportunity to grow and rise in the organization.

As I retire, I plan to move to Houston to be with my daughter and her family.

I have left my forwarding address and contact numbers with the HR department.  If I can be of any service to you or the company in future, I shall only be too happy to help out.

Thank you for all the help and the encouragement over the years.  I shall always remember my time with the company very fondly.

Thanking You,

Sincerely,

Jane Wilson

Retirement letters are written to the Company/Management and Staff as the person is retiring from a job.  This is a parting letter to the organization or the people you have worked with for some time.

The beginning of the letter should state your date of retiring as well as mention the number of years of your service in the organization.

While writing to the organization, the letter must include official details such as the reasons for retirement, briefly highlighting the good things about your association with the organization.  The letter must also include your future plans and address for communication etc.

While writing to the members of the organization, the retirement letter can highlight the association and the happy times you have spent with them.  Though the letter may be addressed to everybody, make the tone warm and personal, as if it is written to include each individual.

In both cases, it is good to thank the people who have helped you to learn and grow in the organization.  This is not the time and place for letting steam off about some grudges you may be nurturing.  Parting should always be a smooth one, so keep the tone cordial and warm.

As you end the letter, briefly mention your re-settlement or future plans and ways to communicate with you in the future.

Close the letter thanking the people and the organization and if possible offer to keep in touch with the people.

James Wilson

3137 N 39^th St

Phoenix, AZ 85018

To,

Staff Members,

St. John’s Hospital,

Phoenix, AZ 85018

28^th September, 2011.

Dear All,

As many of you already know, I am retiring on 30^th September, form the post of Chief Administrator of this hospital.  I bid you all farewell with a heavy heart after 15 years of association with the Hospital.

I want to thank each and every one of you for making this journey a very fulfilling and enriching one, not just in professional terms but personal as well.  Today, I leave behind a second family, a circle of close friends, and confidantes, whom I shall sorely miss.

After my retirement I am planning to settle in Miami and I would like to extend a personal invitation to each and every one of you to visit me whenever you are in or around Miami.

I am planning to take things easy and enjoy the sun and sand at the Miami beaches!  After a while I would like to take up voluntary work at the nearby Community Centre.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you the very best in life…May you continue to grow professionally and personally too…God Bless and take care,

Thank you with all my heart,

Sincerely,

James Wilson

8^th Aug 2010,

Mr. Edward,

Robin Insurance Corporation

Dear Edward,

I here by confirming my notification of retirement effect from 15^th Aug 2010, with Robin Insurance from the post of Director- Finance. It is my pleasure to inform that I started my career in the same company as a junior level executive and have retired in the position of Director of Marketing division. I also would like to thank the management for giving unforgettable support at critical times. In accordance with my contract of employment I am happy to continue to work until 15^th Aug 2010.

I would love to thank all the supports and management of the company for their co-operation and support which have played a key role for my development. I sincerely wish that the company achieve the best business success in the coming years. There were a lot of unforgettable moments in the organization for which I am very grateful.

Please accept my formal notice of retirement.

Yours Sincerely,

Joseph Kenden.

8^th Aug 2010,

Mr. Williams,

Redwood Corporation.

Dear Williams,

We have gone through your retirement letter received on 2^nd Aug 2010 from the position of Finance Executive with the Redwood Corporation. The firm accepts your retirement letter with a heavy heart. You will continue to receive your salary till your last date of employment. In addition you will receive number of services and benefits that you may be eligible to retain as a retiree.

Your experience and expertise always helped the company to come out of outstanding situations. You have been looking into each and every aspect of finance department for the last 10 years. Thanks a lot for guiding the entire organization. We appreciate your valuable participation with the firm and we wish all the best for your life ahead.

Thank you for your dedicated service and we wish you to enjoy personal life.

Yours Truly,

Robert Smith,

Chief Executive,

Redwood Corporation.

8^th Aug 2010,

Mr. Ernie Zelenski,

Protext Company Ltd,

Chicago.

Dear Ernie,

This is to inform you that I have received the official retirement letter and would be leaving Protext Company after a long period of service of about 25 years. Thank you for the letter and relieving me early. It’s been very long time and its time to say good bye. I have planned to enjoy wonderful life after my retirement. It has been my honor to work with this firm. It was a great working experience with the company and I really enjoyed working on the challenges.

Of course, I am planning to enjoy the retirement but surely, I will miss the pleasurable working environment that gave me home experience. And, I am sure that I will miss my colleagues and co- workers who helped me in nurturing the career.  I would like to thank all my colleagues for providing great working environment through out my service.

Sincerely,

J.K. Smith.

8^th Aug 2010,

Mr. Williams,

ProServe Systems.

152, Steer Lane

Meridian City

London

Dear Sir,

I am writing to confirm my retirement from 16^th Aug 2010 with Proserve Systems from position of Project Leader. I have been with this organization for almost 10years. Although I am looking forward to retirement and I will miss working with the company and my former clients and colleagues. I has been an enriching experience to work in this organization and I had learned a lot during my employment.

I wish to thank all my staff members for support and guidance and making my job memorable. I would like to thank  for being a part of the organization for the last 10years. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance during the transition period leading up to my retirement.

I thank one and all for your cooperation and support during my period.

Regards,

Ellen Harper.