Always in our hearts – Mum, Christine, Andy and Sheila

To Grandad,

Merry Christmas! We all miss you so much!

Love from all of us!

Missing you all, never forget you.

X

Alec – thoroughgoing Lancastrian – actor, brilliant singer, lovely, lovely bloke.

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.

In loving memory of Peter Kinnear. We will miss you so much. No matter where you are you will always be our Gaga.
Love you always.
Your family
Xx

Shine above that rainbow my darling. Love always Paul xx

Merry Xmas Julie always in our hearts xxx

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY TWO SON'S JIMMY AND DARRELL. BELOVED BROTHER'S, OF WAYNE, SUE and RACHEL. BELOVED UNCLE'S. GRANDSONS and NEPHEW'S.. ALWAYS IN HEARTS WE LOVE AND MISS YOU BOTH SO MUCH XXXXX

Bill always used to stand outside the toilet when I was in there brushing my teeth and sing really loudly or pretend to fly like a plane with his arms in the air, he always made me laugh.

My dearest love. You are missed and thought of every single day.

Carole is in our hearts and with us every day but Christmas was her favourite time of year, she loved being in the heart of the kitchen laughing and joking with everyone.
Miss you big sis xx

Mum/Grandma Doreen
Wishing you were here with us all this Christmas. We miss you more than you will ever know.
Shine bright up there with Daisie-Lou ????
Lots of love always
Gaz,Shell, Lili, Jazzy & Rosabelle xxxx

Remembering my Dad who we lost in 2018. Christmas Day was his birthday.

Miss you every day Mum . Life isn’t the same without you . Donna xxx

Sending you all our love now and forever.XX

Wonderful Parents, Gone but never to be forgotten

Happy Christmas Mum, you are very much missed this and every year.

Love Julie,Stu and Josh
XXX

My dear brother Jack has just passed away on the 14 th November 2020. He fought hard over the last year but to no avail. He was the kindest husband, father, grandfather and brother. Great wicked sense of humour and loved by many. Heartbroken ????.

Mum, miss you more than words can say. Loved and remembered every day xxxx

Although you won’t be there to finish off our Christmas dinner left overs!, you will be there in our hearts this Christmas. We will love you always grandpa.
From the Lewin and Potter family. xxxxxx

Twinkle twinkle little stars
Up in heaven is where you are
Flying high and twinkling bright
Our guiding stars , our shining light
Twinkle twinkle little stars
Our perfect angels is who you are
Love you always
Lots of love
Dianna , Paul , Ben
Aimee , Harlii
Rebekah , Chloe , Jaymie , Daniel , Mollie
xxxxxxxxx

Two years ago I said goodbye to you, but wherever I go, whatever I do, memories keep me near to you. Denis you are forever in my heart. Love you always.
Kath
XxX

Dear Robert
You were taken from us so unexpectedly and we miss you dreadfully. Christmas will be very difficult without you darling xxxx