Farewell Note for a Colleague

Goodbyes are easier when you can say what someone meant to you. Whether a colleague is leaving, a friend is moving away, or you are the one heading off, a farewell note captures the memories and keeps the door open.

Choose a template for a leaving colleague, a friend moving away, or a thank-you for your own send-off, and download it.

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Print as a folded card

A 2-page PDF: a cover on the front and your note inside. Print double-sided (flip on short edge), then fold in half.

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Write [Name] in your note where the name goes, then list the names below — one per line (up to 50).

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How to write a farewell note

Mention something you will miss about them.
Share a favourite memory or something they taught you.
Wish them luck with their next step.
Include a way to stay in touch if appropriate.
A paper plane element suits someone moving abroad.

Farewell note messages

For a colleague

“It has been a joy working with you. Thank you for the laughs and the help. Good luck — they are lucky to have you.”

For a boss who is leaving

“Thank you for being a leader who cared. Your guidance shaped this team, and we will miss you.”

For a manager

“Thank you for always having our backs. Wishing you every success in your next role.”

For a senior colleague

“Thank you for patiently answering all my questions. I learned so much from you.”

For a teacher

“Thank you for everything you taught us. The school will not be the same without you.”

For a friend moving away

“Distance means nothing when someone means so much. I will visit soon — that is a promise.”

From you, after resigning

“Thank you all for an amazing three years. I am taking great memories with me. Please stay in touch.”

For the team

“Goodbye is hard, but I am so grateful I got to work with you all. Keep doing brilliant things.”

Short farewell messages

You will be missed — good luck!
Not goodbye, just see you later.
Thank you for everything. Stay in touch!
Wishing you success in your next adventure.
Our loss is their gain.

Copy any of these onto the note above, then make it personal with a name or a shared memory.

Farewell note templates

Each of these is available as a template in the editor above — pick it from the Message template menu and edit it on the page.

To a leaving colleague

Dear [Name], Thank you for being such a brilliant colleague. We will miss your [ideas / humour / help], but we are excited for your next adventure. Please stay in touch. All the best, [Your Name]

Moving away

Dear [Name], It is hard to say goodbye, but I am so thankful for the time we have spent as neighbours and friends. Good luck in [new place] — I will visit! With love, [Your Name]

Thank you from the one leaving

Dear [Name], Thank you for the farewell and the kind wishes. Working alongside you has taught me so much, and I will carry those lessons with me. With thanks, [Your Name]

When to give a farewell note

Give it at the farewell event or on their last day. If you are leaving, send thank-you notes shortly after your send-off.

How to make your note

Pick a message template, then click the page and replace the [bracketed] words.
Format any words with bold, underline, size, colour or alignment using the bar above the page.
Choose a page style, page size and handwriting font in the Style tab.
Open Add elements to place decorations — drag to move, drag the corner to resize, × to delete.
Download your note as a PDF, image or Word file.

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Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a farewell card for a colleague?

Thank them for being a great colleague, mention what you will miss, and wish them success in their next role.

How do I say goodbye to a friend moving away?

Tell them what their friendship has meant, share a memory, and promise to visit or stay in touch.

What should I write when I am leaving a job?

Thank your colleagues for their support and the farewell, mention what you learned, and share your contact details if you wish.

Is a farewell note different from a retirement note?

Yes — a farewell note is for someone moving to a new job or place; a retirement note is for someone ending their working life.

Can several people sign the note?

Yes. Print the note on A4 or Letter and pass it around for signatures.

Which page style suits a farewell?

Sunshine, Kraft paper or Classic ivory.

More handwritten notes

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