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A Farewell letter is a polite gesture which communicates your thoughts and feelings as you are leaving a work-place, a neighborhood or friends.  It is one way of showing that you cared about the people you were with.

Farewell letters are informal letters and must be written in a warm and friendly tone.  They can be addressed to one individual or a group.

It is wrong to assume that farewell letters should be long and sentimental.  Depending on the familiarity of your relationship, keep the letters light-hearted and positive.

It is good to explain in short, the reasons for your leaving.  It is also a good time to recount the happy times you spent together or the experience you gained by serving together.  Take the opportunity to thank the person/s for their contribution whether it was on a personal or professional level.

Farewell letters generally include new contact details.  At this juncture, it is a good idea to express your wish to continue to keep in touch.

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23^rd May, 2009

Dear Anne,

How are you?  I am writing to inform you that I will be soon moving out of the neighborhood.  It was really good having you as a neighbor.  I can’t thank you enough for all the help and support you offered me during my tough times.

I will be shifting to Princeton area as it would be convenient for me in more ways than one.  The house I will be moving into has an extra bedroom and it would always be a pleasure to have you with me, when you come over this side.

My email and phone numbers remain the same, and I look forward to keeping in touch with you.  I will keep you updated about my postal address soon.

Thank you for everything once again,

With Best Wishes,

Jane Harriet

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(Date)

Dear (Name of Recipient)

First Paragraph: The reason for writing this farewell letter.

Second Paragraph: Thank the person for help/support/guidance.  Recount good times.

Final Paragraph:  You can mention your contact details or how the person would be able to reach you in future.

Sign Off by giving best wishes to the reader.

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Name of Sender

Address of Sender

Date

Name of Recipient

Address of Recipient

Dear (First Name) or Mr. /Ms. (Last Name)

I am writing this letter to inform you of my departure on (date), as I have decided to leave (the present place of residence/job, etc.).

I shall miss your company and the help and support you offered me in times of distress.

I will forward my contact details as soon as I settle in the new (place/job).  However, my mobile phone number and email address continue to remain the same.

I look forward to keeping in touch.

Best Wishes

(Name of Sender)

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Jane Martin

Project Manager

ABC Company

New Jersey

28^th March, 2008.

To,

Danielle White

General Manager

ABC Company

New Jersey

Dear Ms. White,

This is to inform you of my departure on 1^st April.  As you know, I am moving away to Houston for personal reasons.

I want to thank you for helping me in my role as a Project manager.  I must say, that I have learnt a lot from your invaluable advice and guidance.  At this point, I must also add that I have learnt not just professionally but also how to be a better person under your influence.

My email address remains unchanged and I shall forward my new contact numbers and address as soon as I settle in the new place.

If there is anything I can do for you being in Houston, please do not hesitate to let me know.  I shall look forward to keeping in touch with you,

With Best Wishes,

Jane

Jane Martin

Project Manager

ABC Company

New Jersey

28^th March, 2008.

To,

Danielle White

General Manager

ABC Company

New Jersey

Dear Ms. White,

I am writing to bid you farewell, as I leave ABC Company on 1^st April and move on to San Jose to take up another appointment.  As you know, the move has been prompted because of family requirements.

I would like to take this opportunity and thank you for all the guidance and support you have given me during my tenure here.  I have grown not only professionally but personally as well because of your invaluable help and advice.

I look forward to keeping in touch with you.  My email id remains the same and I shall send you my new contact details at the earliest.

Thank you for everything,

Sincerely,

Jane Martin

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27th April, 2007.

Dear John,

As I leave Alpha Bright Company I would like to invite you and some colleagues to a party I have organized.  I will be very happy if you can make it convenient to come over on 28^th April to Waterfront Hotel at 8.00 P.M.

I will also take this opportunity to thank you for all the help and support you offered me during my tenure here.

I will forward my new contact details once I settle in the new workplace.  But, first, let’s meet up tomorrow and have a great time recounting old memories and enjoy.

See you then,

Best Wishes,

George Wilson

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Jane Martin

Project Manager

ABC Company

New Jersey

28^th March, 2008.

Dear All,

As you all know, very soon, I will be leaving ABC Company and moving away to London.  Infact tomorrow is my last working day here and I could not leave without bidding a proper farewell to all of you.

I wish to thank each one of you for your co-operation, patience and enthusiasm.  But for all your efforts I would not have been able to take the team to the Best Performing Team Trophy.  I also wish to thank you all for making me feel so comfortable and offering me a home away from home when I joined here newly.

If there is anything at all that I can do for you in London, I shall be most happy to do it for you.  Very soon I shall forward my contact details, but in the meanwhile my email id remains the same.

So, hoping to keep in touch with all of you,

Best Wishes,

Jane

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Mr. Nigel West

Elegant Apartments

Bristol, BS17 1QY

October 20, 2010

James Williams

General Manager

Likeable Company

Bristol

Dear Mr. Williams,

This is to notify you that I will be departing for London on November 25.  I have already personally discussed my reasons which are family-related to the human resources officer earlier.

I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for the learning experience I have had during my tenure in your company.  I have gained important skills and knowledge that will continue to guide me as I pursue my career.  I have become a better person, both professionally and otherwise, because of my employment with you.

I have already turned over all documents and files related to my post to the human resources officer.  I will be available to give my replacement a thorough orientation about the status of my job should it take place before my departure.

You may contact me at my mobile number should you need to reach me.

Sincerely,

Nigel West

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Mr. Bert Lambert

Fairfield Ave

Fairfield, CA 94533

April 18, 2010

Mr. Kurt Davis

Martel Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90046

Dear Kurt,

How are you doing?  I have news that is both sad and happy to share with you.  I have been offered a new job with better salary and benefits.  However, the new job would require me to relocate to London together with my family.

We are set to leave town next week and I couldn’t leave without telling you the news.  It is sad that we will be farther from you and your family now and we could no longer have the weekend getaways that we hold every monthm when you visit us.  But I believe this move will be a good decision for my family since I will be able to provide better for them with the new job.

Keep in touch and I hope you could still come visit us one day.

Regards,

Bert

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Mr. Calvin McDonald

Lombard St

San Francisco, CA 94111

November 3, 2010

Ms. Candice McDonald

Havenridge Dr

Corona, CA 92883

Dearest Mom,

I am not good at expressing myself personally so I write to you this letter to bid you farewell as I leave home for college.  I know that leaving home has been a long time coming since I am already of age but I still feel sad at having to move out.  I guess I will miss your cooking and warm, motherly care but as you have told me, I must grow up!

I feel great that I am now moving a step closer to fulfilling my dream of becoming a doctor.  I promise you I will do my best to excel in school and make you proud.  I will also bring with me the important lessons about life and relationships that you have taught me over the years, most especially the virtues of patience and compassion.

Take care of your health always.

Your son,

Calvin

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Mr. Howard Rich

N Myers St

Burbank, CA 91506

August 1, 2010

Mr. Michael Rich

Yosemite Dr

Pacifica, CA 94044

Dear Dad,

I know you do not approve of my chosen career but I am writing you to tell you that I have finally been given a break in my career as a painter.  I have been chosen as one of the promising young painters of the country and I will be leaving town soon for my one-man exhibit in California.  I wrote to bid you farewell since I will be out of town for a year or more as I pursue my career.

I am optimistic that this will be the start of a fruitful career for me and I hope that you can now be proud of your son.  I pray that you and Mom will always be in good health.  I may not be able to visit you as often as before but I will make it a point to see you all as soon as I can.

Love,

Howard

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Mr. John Evans

Collins Dr

Merced, CA 95348

June 10, 2010

Mr. David Robinson

President

Flora Volunteers Society

Dear Mr. Robinson,

I have been a loyal volunteer staff of your organization and it is sad for me to bid the organization farewell as I begin my new job next week.  I must say it has been an educational and fulfilling five years I have spent as a staff of the organization.  I chose to become a volunteer right after graduating from college because I was impressed by your organization’s cause.  I am a plant lover myself and I believe that each one of us should do what we can to help save all the species of plants.

I will still be in town and I am willing to spend some of my free time to help the organization in any way I can.  I still want to contribute to the advocacy as an organization member.

Respectfully,

John Evans

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Ms. Beverly Warwick

N Bonnie Brae St

Los Angeles, CA 90026

July 29, 2010

Prof. Diana Stevens

Los Angeles School

CA 90026

Dear Prof. Stevens,

I write to you to bid you farewell as I am leaving school next week to transfer to another university.  My family is moving to Australia and I will be moving there too to continue my studies.  The move is quite sudden and I would have liked to have finished my studies first, but the move is necessary for us.

I want to tell you that you are the best teacher I have ever had.  You have become a close friend to me and I will miss the lessons that you teach us.  Beyond the academic subject, you have chosen me to become prepared and resourceful always.  I know these lessons will help me as I begin life in another country.

I wish you the best in your career.

Respectfully,

Beverly Warwick

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Mr. Ryan Phillips

Barden St

Fort Myers, FL 33916

February 10, 2010

The Staff

Sales Department

Bright and Bold, Inc.

Dear staff,

I will be leaving my current position as your department head next week and I find it only proper to formally bid you farewell through this letter.  The company has opened a new branch in Detroit and has offered me a higher position.  I have accepted the job as it is a good move for my career.

I will be missing you all.  Everyone has done a great job elevating the company’s sales and it is noteworthy to congratulate you.  With your perseverance and dedication to your work, I know that you will reap more success for the company this year.  I am confident that whoever replaces me as your head will not have a problem managing the highly-capable team.

Godspeed!

Regards to all,

Ryan Phillips

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(Date)

Ms. Linda Bowman

The Upper Box

2000 Florence Avenue

Huntington Park, CA 90255

The Sales Department

Apex Multinational

16600 Valley View Avenue

La Mirada, CA 90638

Dear Teammates,

As you have known by now, I will be transferring to Marketing Department effective (Specify Date). I know you will miss me or should I say you will miss all the nacho salad I always bring Monday mornings, but let me go whole heartedly.

My transfer is an ultimate goal after getting trapped with you silly guys of the Sales Department for the last five years. I’ve been wanting for the management team to recognize my unsurpassed marketing creativity and this is the time for me to shine.

Special mention to the three most pain in the neck: Alex – you may now have my desk for as long as you want; Kimberley – you don’t have to sneak in the pantry to use my coffee mug, I’m leaving it for your endless use; and Betty – you may continue to share in my breakfast — I’m just a floor a way.

Just let me know of any occasion you are planning, count me in, call me at my extension number or shoot me an email at linda@bowman.com.

Yours,

Linda

(Date)

Ms. Rebecca Sandler

The Mansion

200 Main Street

East Aurora, NY 14052

Finance Department

Everest Consulting Firm

4000 Brewerton Road

North Syracuse, NY 13212

Dear Everyone,

I want to take this opportunity to let everyone know that Friday next week, (Specify Date) will be my last day here at Everest Consulting Firm. It is with much regret that I am resigning to be with my husband who was promoted as Country Manager of their company in the Asia Pacific region.

The last three years of being with the team was such a magnificent experience that I will treasure for as long as I live. The cooperation you have extended to me was tremendous that we were always meeting our targets and even surpassing them at times. I would not have stood the pressure of the job if not for all your support and encouragement.

I will surely miss all the light moments that we shared during lunch break and more so the times we have shared talking about raising our children.

Please keep in touch. I will be sending to you my contact details as soon as we are settled in our new place. Meantime you can reach me at my home phone number 716-652-xxxx or my personal email Rebecca@sandler.com.

Yours,

Rebecca Sandler

(Date)

Ms. Caroline Gasser

10101 Lake Victoria Gardens

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403

Ms. Roselyn Sullivan

Great Crest Company

650 SW Becker Road

Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952

Dear Ms. Sullivan,

As discussed with you during our last meeting, Friday next week, (Specify Date) will be my last day as an employee of Great Crest Company. I have spent ten wonderful years of my life in this great company.

With your tremendous encouragement and mentoring, I have finally accepted the challenging position as Marketing Manager at Global Communications Limited. I would not have gone this far in my career life without your unwavering support.  You have taught me all the things I have to know to become a good follower and eventually becoming a good leader as well. You showed me how to be humble and see the greatness in others. You lead by example and for sure I will emulate that character in my new job.

I will endorse all unfinished tasks to whomever you will assign to take my post. For a smooth transition, you may get in touch with me at my mobile number 1-954-414-xxxx or email caroline@gasser.com.

Sincerely,

Caroline Gasser

(Date)

Mr. John Price

5000 Auburn Boulevard

Sacramento, CA 94203

Mr. Johnny Slate

Apex Construction Company

700 Cypress Avenue

Redding, CA 96001

Dear Mr. Slate,

As I have informed you in our meeting last week, my last working day at Apex Construction Company is Friday next week, (Specify Date). I would like to take this opportunity to let you know of my gratitude for being part of your dynamic team for the last five years.

Having you as my mentor was such a privilege. I have never known a manager who was as generous as you in imparting your knowledge to every subordinate. You have shown me how to become a well rounded individual not only in my work but as well as in dealing with other people. You’ve boosted my confidence especially during the most trying moments when I was about to quit due to tremendous pressure.

It is with heavy heart that I am leaving this company but there are certain points in one’s life that a big decision must be tackled. I need to move on to new heights and responsibilities as far as my career objectives are concern.

I will be at hand to endorse all projects and responsibilities to my successor and will ensure that a smooth transition will be in place. I may be reached at my home phone number 916-227-xxxx or my email john@price.com.

Sincerely,

John Price

(Date)

Mr. Patrick Hughes

1500 Jericho Turnpike

New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Dear Mr. Hughes,

I am writing this letter to let you know that I will no longer be handling your accounts in trading with the New York Stock Exchange. My last day at Landau Brothers Limited as a Stock Broker is on (Specify Date).

I would like to convey my deepest gratitude for entrusting in me all your bonds and securities transactions for the last two years. It was indeed a very fulfilling experience gaining the trust and confidence of one of the most respected businessmen in the financial district of New York. I am most grateful for all the support and encouragement you have shown to me especially during the few months that I was handling your account. I truly appreciate your warmth gesture of providing a boost to my morale.

Once again, thank you very much and should you require my services as stock broker, I will be working with the Meyers & Lynch Limited effective October 1, 2001. I will be retaining my mobile number 1-212-252-xxxx and my email Kevin@hobson.com.

Sincerely,

Kevin Hobson

Stock Broker

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Farewell Letters

To,

Nathan Oscar

Manager

Human Resource Department

Tin Manufacturers Limited

Office Towers

21 West End Road

New York, New Jersey 8790

Dated: 10^th of March 2012

Subject: Bidding Farewell

Respected Mr. Oscar,

This is to inform you that I am leaving my position of an assistant planning manager in your organization.

I had joined Tin Manufacturers Limited on 21^st of April 2009. I have enjoyed my tenure in this organization and feel grateful that I had the opportunity to work here. My tenure in this organization has been a positive aspect in my career and helped me to boost my career. I would like to thank you for all the support and encouragement that you have provided me during my working tenure.

I am planning to start a new phase in my career, though I will be missing my colleagues and the organization. You can please keep in touch at my personal contact number 00-9878-878-99

Regards,

Andrew Supple

Assistant Planning Manager

To,

Marketing Department

GL Technologies Limited

76 New Side Road

New York, New Jersey 7890

Dear All,

I am writing this letter in order to inform you that I had a lovely time working in this organization in the position of a marketing head. With the help of this letter I want to bid farewell to all of you as I am retiring.

I had joined this organization fifteen years back as a sales executive. This organization has taken my career to great heights. Above that I got the best coworkers to work with. You all have been very helpful and helped me achieve the position I have achieved in this organization. I have really enjoyed working with you all.

I am feeling very emotional as I have to bid farewell to you. I would miss you all and working in this company. You can stay in touch with me through my personal number 00-889-84874-484

Thanking you,

Norman Creed.

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Farewell Letters

To,

Henry Cooper

Senior Engineer

Software Department

Soft core technologies

23 Times Square Lane

New York, New Jersey 8356

Dated: 10^th of July 2011

Subject: Farewell thank you letter

Dear Mr. Cooper,

I am writing this letter to thank you on behalf of the organization for the service that you have provided to this organization during your work tenure. It is sad we will have to bid you farewell as you are joining another organization.

You had joined our organization on 10^th of June 2007 in the software department and have been a valuable employee throughout your tenure.  We would like to thank you for all the contributions you have made towards the growth of the company. You have proved to be a source of inspiration not only for your juniors but your co workers as well.

We wish you all the best for your future endeavor.

Thanking you,

Jason Sthatam

HR Manager

Soft core technologies

To,

Members of  the sales department

Hard Core Solutions Limited

78 Universal High Street

North Ireland, New Dakota 4890

Dated: 4^th of January 2012

Subject: Letter to bid you farewell

Dear Colleagues,

I want to bid farewell to you all as I am leaving my position of a sales executive from 7^th of January 2012. I am resigning from this organization as I have to move to a different city.

I have enjoyed working in this organization in the company of wonderful colleagues like you all. I am happy thinking about the fact that I got the opportunity to work with you all. You all have supported me throughout my two years tenure in this organization and taught me about team bonding. If I have excelled at my work, it is only because of you all.

I will miss you all. Though I am resigning, I would request you all to stay in touch through my personal number 9494-384903-3834

Regards,

Brad Pitt

To,

Tim Burton

Team Leader

Information Technology Department

Sun Rise Technologies

Office Towers

45 Mountain Terrain Road

Holly Wood, Los Angeles 7945

Dated: 2^nd of March 2012

Subject: Letter to bid you farewell

Dear Mr. Burton,

I was sad to hear that you are resigning from your position as you will be joining a different organization. I would like to bid you farewell.

Since I have joined this organization you have always been my inspiration. You have always motivated me to give my best in my job. You have been my first trainer in this organization and whatever I know about the policies and procedures of the company it is because of you. It is very important to have guiding figure like you at workplace.

You will always be the best team leader with whom I have worked. Wishing you all the best and loads of success for your future endeavors.

Regards,

Tom Cruise

Junior software engineer

To,

John Woo

Chief Executive Officer

Roger Manufacturing Limited

23 Ask Where Road,

New York, New Jersey 4890

Dated: 23^rd of February 2012

Subject: Letter to bid farewell

Dear Mr. Woo,

It is very sad that my journey in this organization has come to an end as I am retiring from my position of a Sales Manager on 1^st of March 2012.

I have completed twenty years in this organization and it has been the best twenty years of my professional life. This organization has given me a lot of happiness and satisfaction in my career. I would cherish this twenty year journey for the rest of my life. I have to retire as I have realized that it is high time I spend quality time with my family and watch my grandchildren grow up.

I will always remain thankful to this organization. I would request you to convey my regards to all the members of this organization. Wishing best of luck for the growth of the organization.

Thanking you,

Bob Woolmer