
AN OPEN LETTER TO MY FAMILY OF FRIENDS OF THE WELLESLEY COMMUNITY:
For approximately the past 10+ years I have had the pleasure & honor of being your “Window #2 postal clerk” at the Wellesley Square Post Office. It has truly been a great & rewarding run! It is time for me, however, to venture on into life’s next adventure as I will be retiring from the United States Postal Service on June 30th after 32 & 1/2 years of employment.
Over these past 10+ years I have made countless friends & have shared much with so many….from celebrations of newborns for younger families to the reward of becoming a grandparent, first time or many times over…….we’ve shared in the pain of the passing of beloved family and friends, far too many of my postal community….we’ve shared in & celebrated many of life’s rewarding gains and accomplishments while also sharing in life’s unfortunate losses and disappointments….I’ve had the distinct honor to have helped a few of the community’s centurions and many, many members of “the greatest generation ever”….many a local celebrity, from sports, television, and local news media have graced my window…and most importantly the countless numbers of good ‘ol genuine, down to earth townsfolk…….I was able to share with you (much to many a raised eyebrow) my celebration of being a 20 year brain tumor survivor (tho the long hair in a ponytail & long beard were grown with good purpose – it was donated to Cancer Research Centers of America for a wig- I promise not to grow it out again!
)……your prayers and well wishes after my rare heart attack greatly helped in both my physical and emotional recovery….you so greatly shared in and supported the publishing of my first book, Gus the Goose”, of which retirement will now afford me the time to catch up and finish writing four sequels of Gus’s adventures…a very special shout out of gratitude and thank you to the Elmwood Christian Church DOC Preschool for hosting my first book reading, the Sprague school for their 1st grade book award and presentation, and to the Wellesley Bookstore for carrying my book on their shelves and having a book signing during the towns annual July Jubilee…….you have entrusted and confided in me your own personal stories, trials, and tribulations through many a conversation at my window, sharing both many laughs and tears……..and although it was always uncanny that I was”never at work” when Santa worked my window, I have first hand knowledge that it meant more to Santa than you will ever realize, to see the glimmer, excitement, and childlike belief in Santa, in the eyes of both young and old….Santa wants you to always remember this: Santa is so very real and he does truly exist…for he lies within the hearts of each and every one of us!)…rumor has it that Santa just may be back come holiday season to greet postal patrons!!!

Wayne Watson
“Window #2 clerk
Wellesley Square Post Office
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Thank you Wayne! You brightened my day many times! Wellesley will miss having you at window #2. Thank you so much for your service and for being a friend to so many.
Thank you, Wayne — your cheerful presence at the post office counter will be missed!
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What a lovely letter, and such a nice thing to offer as you prepare to take leave of your post. Thank you for the gracious and kind service you gave to our townspeople all these years. May your writing now give you great pleasure during the next phase of your life. All the best,
Jan Schwartz
Thank you, Wayne! You will be missed!
Congratulations Wayne on your retirement. Thank you for your wonderful service, you are an asset to the Wellesley Post Office and community. You will be missed. I will let my fur baby Rocky know about your new adventures. Best Years to Come. Lesli and Rocky
Thank you Wayne for your service to the Post Office and our community! Thank you for your service with a smile. We look forward to reading the Gus sequels and all the future visits from Santa. Enjoy this next phase with much love and health.
Wayne is a true treasure and always brightened my day! Enjoy some well-earned R&R, and give my best to Santa.
We love you, Wayne! Congratulations!
Dear Wayne,
You are a true gentleman and a role model for all government employees. Your ever-present courtesy and professionalism made it a pleasure to come to the post office and see you. Your life has been very rich already, and my wish is that more richness will come your way. I look forward to your future books!
Sincerely and gratefully yours,
Marie Brown
Forever & Ever Books