You are always in my heart Rod, I will love you always and forever ❤️????❤️????❤️

Hello, I have made a kind donation in memory of my amazing mum, Sarah and would love to share her story.

My mum was cared for by St Barnabas hospice, and stayed in the inpatient unit November-December 2024. At the age of 38 she had been diagnosed with a rare, incurable form of genetic lung cancer. Her short battle with cancer was terrible for us all to see, but the incredible care she received at your hospice meant the world to us.

One of the last memories we ever made with our mum was watching the torchlight procession together outside the unit. The staff assisted in bundling my mum up in blankets and fluffy socks and wheeled her outside to watch the light walk with her family and children. There were tears, smiles, laughter, kind words and hugs from those passing by. I am heartbroken yet honoured to be participating in the walk this year in honour of my mother.

On the 4th of December, the staff set up their conservatory to allow us to spend one last Christmas Day as a family. We laid presents under the beautiful tree, played music and ate a Christmas dinner and cakes brought in by family. My mum was able to watch her young boys and teenage girls open the presents she’d picked out for them earlier in the year, alongside being spoilt herself with lots and lots of bracelets, teddy bears and skincare! The nurses were constantly on hand to assist with pain management and ensuring my mum was comfortable throughout the day.

The staff gave it their all, from washing, brushing and drying mum’s hair to being there for a broken family in the worst moments of their life. They went above and beyond to allow us to make those last memories. The nurses constantly spoke to me and my siblings and ensured we were staying as strong as possible! Mandy stayed with us as my mum took her last breaths and I’m forever grateful that we had her support and guidance, and that she showed my mum complete compassion and gentle care right up until the end.

My mum was treated with respect and dignity until the moment she left your unit. She loved the yummy food, joking around with her nurses and watching the squirrels and birds from her window. It felt like home.

Thank you St Barnabas, we will always keep your charity close to our hearts. You have made a huge difference to our lives.

Miss you
Always in my heart
Loved eternally

Our Jon, loved and remembered every day. We miss him so much especially at special times like Christmas.

Love and miss you so much Mum. xxxx

Love and miss you so much Charlie…. Our very dear friend xxxx

Simon was my shining star and lit up not just my life but everyone who knew him. Taken from us far too early. Always and forever in my in my heart ❤ and thoughts xxx

This will be the 1st Christmas without Paul, can't imagine it without it. Miss you Paul.

We miss you and love you all so very much at Christmas and always xxxxxxxx

Remembering our Andy on our first Christmas without him.He loved this time of year so much,and will be the brightest star shining in the sky.We all miss and love you so much xxx

We will never forget you and miss you every second of every day xx

Dear Mummy,

We miss you so much, Christmas won’t be the same without you.

We love you so much. Georgie, Soph & Ed xxx

Always in our hearts Never forgotten
Missed everyday Hope you celebrate together wherever you maybe
Love and Missed Always
Martin, Tracy & Milly xxxxx

To our shining star and best friend. You always lit up a room with your smile and laughter. Miss you everyday. Keep dancing…xxx

Lost way too soon and a light will always shine for Adele. A lovely personality and character, missed by those closest to her. This Christmas she will be the star for her darling daughter Isabelle and other family. RIP

Treasured memories of a lovely dad , blessed to have had you for so much of my life. Miss you so much . A kind soul and true gentleman. All our love dad Angie and Pete xx

Remembering you all at Christmas and wishing that you were still here with us. Loved Always and sadly missed

My Dad was the best. He died too early 26 years ago. I still miss him loads.

Life's too short

I always see you in the night sky shining bright! Love you always Nannie xx

Always in our thoughts.

Dedicated to our wonderful dad and husband. Loved and missed every day xx

Remembered every day with love our beautiful Mum and Nana, whose caring heart of gold beats no more. Gone too soon so suddenly but never forgotten; every moment of our lives touched by memories, to remain in our hearts and minds always and forever. Love and miss you!