[Your Full Name] · [Address] · [City, Province, Postal Code] · [Email] · [Phone]

[Date]

[Manager’s Name]
[Manager’s Title]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]

Re: Retirement Notice

Dear [Manager’s Name],

Please accept this letter as formal notice of my retirement from [Company Name], effective [Last Working Day, e.g., two weeks from today: Date].

I’m grateful for the opportunities to contribute to [team/department], work alongside talented colleagues, and serve our clients. Over [#] years, I’ve been proud of our progress on [brief project or achievement].

To support a smooth transition, I will prepare handover notes, update documentation, and make myself available to train my successor. Please let me know if there are additional steps you’d like me to include.

Thank you for the support and collaboration. I wish the team continued success.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

[Your Name] · [Email] · [Phone]

[Date]

Hi [Owner/Manager’s Name],

I’m writing to let you know I’ll be retiring, with my last day on [Date]. I’ve truly enjoyed being part of [Company] and appreciate the support from you and the team.

I’ll document my work, share key contacts, and help train whoever steps in. If there’s anything else you need from me before I wrap up, I’m happy to help.

Thank you again—it’s been a pleasure working here.

Warmly,
[Your Name]

[Your Full Name] · [Email]

[Date]

Dear [Manager’s Name],

After careful consideration, I plan to retire from my role at [Company] effective [Date].

I’m grateful for the mentorship and trust over the years. Highlights for me include [milestone/project] and the chance to work with such a supportive team. I’ve learned a great deal and will carry those lessons into the next chapter.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll complete a full handover and am available to assist with onboarding or knowledge transfer to ensure continuity for our clients and partners.

Thank you again for everything.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

[Your Name] · [Email]

[Date]

Dear [Manager’s Name],

Please accept my retirement notice from [Company], effective [Date]. It has been a privilege to contribute to [team/area].

To ease the transition, I’m open to limited consulting after my last day—e.g., up to [X] hours per month through [End Date]—focused on [systems/clients/projects]. If that’s useful, we can discuss scope and terms.

I will prepare a thorough handover and training materials to support continuity. Thank you for the opportunities and collaboration over the years.

Kind regards,
[Your Name]

[Your Name] · [Email] · [Phone]

[Date]

Dear [Manager’s Name],

I’m writing to announce my early retirement from [Company], with my last working day on [Date]. I appreciate the growth and experience gained in this role.

To minimize disruption, I will finalize key deliverables, provide status notes for open items, and train a delegate on [systems/clients/tasks]. I’m confident the team will continue to thrive.

Thank you for the trust, leadership, and opportunities.

Respectfully,
[Your Name]

[Your Name] · [Email]

[Date]

Dear [Manager’s Name],

Please accept my retirement from [Company], effective [Date]. Due to health reasons, I will be stepping away from my role at that time. I appreciate your understanding and discretion.

I will provide focused transition notes and assist with knowledge transfer as feasible to support continuity for the team and our clients.

Thank you for the support and for the opportunity to contribute here.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

[Your Name] · [Title]

[Date]

Dear [Manager’s Name],

I am providing formal notice of my retirement, effective [Date ~3 months out].

During this period, I will complete handovers for [projects/clients], document procedures, and assist with recruitment or training as needed. I will also prepare a 30-60-90 day transition plan to help the team maintain momentum.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve in this role. I’m committed to a smooth transition.

Regards,
[Your Name]

[Your Name] · [Years at Company]

[Date]

Dear [Manager’s Name],

After [X] years with [Company], I plan to retire effective [Date].

It has been meaningful to contribute to [initiatives/milestones], including [example]. I’m proud of what we’ve built together.

Over the notice period, I will deliver a full knowledge transfer: process maps, key contacts, vendor details, and open items, along with training sessions for the incoming lead.

Thank you for the opportunities and support over the years.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

[Your Name] · [Bargaining Unit]

[Date]

Dear [Manager’s Name],

This letter provides formal notice of my retirement from [Company], effective [Date]. I will comply with the notice and documentation requirements in our collective agreement and will keep [Union/Local] informed.

I am committed to a smooth transition and will coordinate with my supervisor to hand off duties and provide training as appropriate.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve our clients and community.

Respectfully,
[Your Name]
[Employee ID, if applicable]

[Your Name] · [School/Department]

[Date]

Dear [Principal/Dean/Superintendent],

I am writing to give notice of my retirement from [School/Institution], effective [Date]. To minimize disruption, my last day is aligned with the end of the [term/semester/school year].

I will provide course outlines, assessment records, and lesson plans, and I am available to support the transition for incoming faculty to ensure student continuity.

It has been an honour to serve our students and community. Thank you for your leadership and support.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Position/Department]

[Your Name] · [Unit/Department]

[Date]

Dear [Supervisor/Medical Director],

Please accept my retirement effective [Date]. I will coordinate with scheduling and the care team to ensure proper coverage and continuity for patients.

Before my last day, I will complete handover notes, update clinical protocols within my scope, and support orientation for my replacement, consistent with hospital policies and licensing requirements.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve patients alongside this team.

With appreciation,
[Your Name], [Credentials]

[Your Name] · [Email]

[Date]

Dear [Manager’s Name],

I plan to retire from [Company] on [Final Date]. To support continuity, I propose a phased schedule: [e.g., 60% time until Date; 40% time until Date], focused on transitioning [projects/clients] and training a successor.

If this approach works for the team, I can provide a detailed timeline and weekly handover objectives. Otherwise, I will proceed with a standard notice period.

Thank you for your consideration and for the opportunities I’ve had here.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]