Another year without you mum! Love & miss you always. Lots of love Steph, Claire, Amy, Amanda, michaela, Mark & Demi & all your grandkids ???? xx

The memory of your beautiful smile my darling will light up my Christmas.

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.

For my beautiful mum who loved a scone and a whiskey, though not necessarily at the same time 🙂

To my darling Hubby Jon Musson ,I am sending you heavenly Christmas wishes. I'm told it gets easier with time, this is our second Christmas apart by body, but together by soul. As I close my eyes i know you are with me. I'm thankful for our memories we made together , for the family we have and for the Grandchildren you will always be part of. I miss you with all my heart keep close your Wifey x

Remembering the love of my life at Christmas and always.

In our hearts forever xx

Miss you mum more than words can say shine bright like a star ❤ with lots of love always Susanne xx

Happy Christmas, miss you so much, love Tracy, James, Mark, Rachel, Cy, Lucy and Emily x

The first Christmas without you!. We have a big Stuart (Dad) shaped hole in our lives that cannot be filled. We miss you so much, love Phil, Ryan and Jack xx

Love you x

It has been 2 years dad and I miss you every day.

We miss you so much and you are always in our thoughts

Setting up the tree

Thinking of our very special Stephen with fondest love, missed but will never be forgotten x

In memory of my lovely mum at Christmas, missed so very much every day.

Especially remembering you both at your favourite time of year. xxx

Remembering fondly happy family times with love.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

Mummy ????

For our dear Dad. We miss you every day. You are deeply loved. Life just isn't the same without you and your cheeky smile.
You loved Christmas with us and the grandchildren. We will be thinking of you on your birthday December 18th. You would have been 96. With All of Our Love Karen, Jim and Michael xxx

For our dear Auntie Pam. My special Godmother. Missed every day and deeply loved. Taken far too soon Love Karen, Jim and Michael xxx

Christmas was one of Pauline's favourite times of the year. She loved everything about it. Buying gifts and wrapping them. She loved spending time with family generally eating, drinking and being merry.
It has been 3 years in January since she passed away and it's not getting any easier. I miss her so much. XXX

In our memories you both live on x x x With Love Always x x x

Dear dad, I know Christmas was your favourite holiday of the year and I always find it the most hard. I have some amazing Christmas memories with you and wish we could make more . I hope you’re safe up there, I love you always, Rosie.

We miss you & love you so much daddy xxx

We will never forget them they will be loved and missed everyday xxx