A much-loved postwoman who has been delivering mail in Beaconsfield for 44 years is retiring from her role - to the upset of her legion of fans. 

June Sanderson started working at the Royal Mail sorting office in Beaconsfield on November 3, 1980, delivering letters and parcels in the surrounding area.

But on Saturday, August 31, she hung up her uniform for the last time as she waved farewell to her career spanning more than four decades for a well-deserved retirement.

Speaking to the Free Press, Ms Sanderson, 65, said: "I loved the job, but I’m glad to retire.

Local residents hold party in June's honour for serving the community for decades.Local residents hold party in June's honour for serving the community for decades. (Image: Residents of Coppersfields)

"I’ve loved doing it but I’m 65 right now, so I’m looking forward to a break."

As a long-serving member of the team at the Beaconsfield Royal Mail Sorting Office on Station Road, Ms Sanderson had built a stellar reputation in the community who showered her with cards, gifts, and even held parties in honour of her retirement.

She said: "It’s embarrassing, of course, because you feel like you’re just doing your job.

"But I’ve known my customers for such a long time, doing that route for 20 years.

Residents of Brownswood Road hold party in June's honourResidents of Brownswood Road hold party in June's honour (Image: Jayne Standish)

"I’ve had so many cards and gifts from all of my customers along my route.

"You feel touched getting this recognition from people. They’ve really appreciated me, which is a lovely feeling."

Parties were held for June at Coppersfields and Brownswood Road, which were both on June's route for 20 years.

Residents of Copperfields show their appreciation by giving gifts and cards to the former post lady.Residents of Copperfields show their appreciation by giving gifts and cards to the former post lady. (Image: Residents of Copperfields)

Shan Thornham, a resident of Coppersfields, said they wanted to give a special thanks to June for "being so happy and cheerful, whatever the weather, and sent our love and best wishes for a very happy retirement."

Ms Thornham, added: "June is so kind to everyone, has time for everyone, and has just been fantastic really."

Jayne Standish, a resident of Brownswood Road, added: "After 44 years delivering the mail, June the Post Lady completes her final round.

Beloved June holding flowers and card from some of her former customers.Beloved June holding flowers and card from some of her former customers. (Image: Residents of Copperfields)

"During that time, it is estimated that June walked a distance equivalent to 3 times around the world!

"She knew everybody and everybody knew her.

"Not surprisingly almost the entire road turned out to wish her a long and well deserved retirement."

Residents of Brownswood Road express their retirement well wishes to June by throwing a party and creating a large banner in her honour.Residents of Brownswood Road express their retirement well wishes to June by throwing a party and creating a large banner in her honour. (Image: Jayne Standish)

Richard McMahon said a few kind words in June's honour at the party in Copperfields on Saturday as well.

June Sanderson expressed her sincere thanks to every one of her customers, and said: "Thank you for appreciating me and being so kind."

When asked what her plans are for retirement, June explained: "I'm just going to take retirement as it comes."