Loved and missed every day

Merry Christmas Skali I hope you’ll be drinking wine and dancing.
Always thinking of you and miss you loads.
Love little Em xxx

I fondly remember my grandma taking me on her collections that she did on behalf of St Barnabas, I charity I know was close to her heart. She was loving, kind and giving and this is something I will always remember her for. She is dearly missed. Love you grandma xx

We all miss you Daddy, you always made life more fun and interesting with your humour and talents. I love you and hope you can see your little Leonidas and keeping Orion company. Your family xxxx

Remembering you Rachael now and always. Merry Christmas wherever you may be.

Love your sister Gemma xxxx

Chris loved Christmas and the joy it brings to families and individuals alike. Her birthday was on the 21st December and our daughters wedding anniversary on the 22nd, so a very happy time with lots to celebrate. Chris was a Christian and had faith that Jesus would help her through the difficult times, which I am sure he did. Our Christmas festivities started by attending the carol service at the Cathedral and then getting ready for the big day with our daughter and her family. She took so much pleasure in giving and seeing the joy that it brought to others – that is what I remember about her at this time of year.

Always remembered xxx

In memory of my sister Chrissy and loving husband Chris x x x x

Our beautiful and precious mum and nanny, we miss you so very much, every day. The love you showed us lives on in our hearts forever and we cherish times spent with you. Our first Christmas without you will be so hard but we know you are with us and looking down on us. Love you forever and always Claire, Rachel, Isabelle, Elsa, Fergal and Emelina xxxxx

You are missed so much Markus
Thought about every day
Love you lots Simon Kerry and family xxx

Sylvia/mum/granny loved Christmas, it was her time of year! She absolutely loved the lights, festivities and family time – she would visit the tree of life every year to remember her loved ones.

My first Christmas without my soulmate and I'm going to miss him so so much , his silliness with our grandchildren, his laugh, his many funny ways but most of all his love, not a day goes by that I don't miss you Barrie and wish you were still by my side, love you always, shine bright to lead the way for me to join you.

We miss you, you are now at peace our shining light

Remembering you this Christmas as I do every day. Love and miss you
Xxx

With love at your favourite time of the year xxx

A dear friend who is loved and missed every day. Xxxx

Let your spirit be free. Love Jane x

Missed by his wife, children & grandchildren so many christmas memories

My third Christmas without Roger, our family will gather for fun and happy times. Wishing you were still with us to share it

Never forgotten and always loved.

Loved so much and missed by us all every day. So thankful we have so many precious memories Xxx

Christmas will never be the same, you was always thoughtful and made it so special. We love you so much Mum and miss you more every day. Shine bright Granny xxx

Happy Christmas Mum I’ll be thinking of you when I’m opening my stocking ????????

To Ian , a beloved husband, Father , and Grandfather
Always in our thoughts,
Forever in our hearts.
We love and miss you greatly
Judy, Hayley, Tyler and Oliver
XXXXXXX

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.