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.

His wife and children and grandchildren miss him so much. He was so important in all our lives.

Our first Christmas without you, we love you and miss you so much, thinking of you always x x

Remembering you both our beautiful angels at Christmas time and always …we were never ready to say goodbye …until we meet again …keep us close always …if love could have saved you ..you would be here forever x love Jo Darren Abs & Aaron Han & Elliott & Lil Leo x

Cracking open a tin of biscuits for you this Christmas! We all love and miss you lots, from the Lewin and Potter family. xxxxx

To my mum, who always shined brightly in our lives, especially at Christmas x We love you and miss you so much xx love you more x ………X

Miss you mum so much

Always in my thoughts mum

WE MISS YOU STEVE X LOVE ALWAYS XXX

Remembering Chris and John at this time of the year. So many lovely memories of our times together with Geoff and myself. You will both always be remembered – with all my love Gill

Eric was a special human being, he was the leader of our family. A role model that all could up to, who you could count on to check how you were and the only true representation of our family.

Missed so much on our first Christmas without you x

Memories of a wonderful lady who left us too early.
We think of and miss your laughter every day.
Su & windy.

We miss you especially at Christmas time. With your bah humbug hat on. Eating the minces pies as they came out of the oven.

In memory of my wonderful Mum who is missed every day.

Merry Christmas Dad

Remembering you At Christmas and always

Love you always x x

My darling son, Rob
Missing you this Christmas. Forever in my heart.
All my love. Mum xxx

Thinking of you both everyday. You are now reunited. We love you both so much.

Gillian, David, Helen, Craig, Laura, Hannah, Alice, Jack, Alex & Harry xxxx

You were my best friend and I will miss you forever and love you always-until we meet again

Love and miss you always…Christmas will not be the same without, but we know you will be close to us & sending your love always xxxx

We all miss you so much and our love for you is as strong as ever.

Mum,
I wanted to wish you a special Merry Christmas on the year that I become a wife, I know you will be right by my side. I will always love you.

You will always live on in our hearts. Never to be forgotten. Rest in peace. Xx