Editor,

It is with a heavy heart that I leave Coupveville Post Office where I have worked for over 20 years in this business as a carrier and a clerk. I had briefly transferred to the Anacortes Post Office as a clerk and passport agent and then had an opportunity to return to the Coupeville Post Office.

I have decided the time has come for me to start my retirement with my family.

Though I look forward to retirement to come, it saddens me that I will have to leave such fine people.

The years that I worked for the Coupeville Post Office are the best and most fruitful years of my life.

I will be enjoying my retirement and want all the customers who I have met to know that they will always be in my heart, wherever I go.

During my time at the Coupeville Post Office, many of you have touched my heart. I will cherish each one of you with such great memories; lots of you with smiles on your faces at my counter or lobby as your package lady.

For as long as I have worked in this business, I have gained so much love and joy with each and everyone of my co-workers, postmasters and customers.

This is the best job I have ever had, and the Coupeville town is the best place to work! So when you don’t see the red convertible in the parking lot — smile.

My last day here is Wednesday, May 31.

So a big hug good bye to you all. I will miss you all!

Dee Holwitz

Oak Harbor