Christmas was such a special time for our family because of you both – Christmas Eve traditions, huge family dinners, getting all the neighbours together on Christmas morning & Santa sacks for the grandkids. You both brought so much joy & happiness to all who met & loved you. We miss you both every hour of every day and love you with all our hearts ♥️ Love from your girls & families xxx

Sending you love and prayers this Christmas, Dad x x x

Remembering my much loved and missed brother. David, at Christmas and all year round xxxx

He loved a big family Christmas

Sending love to you all, Merry Christmas. Wish we were all around the table again, together xxxx

I am paying tribute to Em's almost 55 years of devotion to her children and me, whatever the circumstances, wherever we were. Tim Beath.

Happy Christmas, grandma and grandad Sheard, we miss you every year. We raise a glass every year and hope that we are all doing you proud! lots of love

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

Love your sister Gemma xxxx

Never forgotten. Loved always xx

Merry Christmas Mum. Sending you a big hug wherever you are! Love you always x

Much loved wife, mother, grandparent and great grandparent sadly missed by all

Always loved never forgotten xxx

Fond memories of my husband and my parents. My husband died peacefully in the hospice November 2002. Miss them every day.

Christmas has never been the same since losing you all. You are missed so very much. X

Always in our Hearts.

Have some wonderful memories of are christmas together. Love and miss you ❤️❤️❤️

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.

Your light will shine forever

We love and miss you Dad.
You will be the brightest star in the sky this Christmas.
Lots of love Claire, Katy, Richard and Louis
Xxxxxxxx

Always in our hearts ♥️ forever missed. Never forgotten.

Miss you Mam

Love you

Sandra and Rod

Always and forever in my heart ❤️

Stu, the pain of losing you never goes away, but the memories and joy that you brought shine through even the darkest days. x

Missing you every day beautiful girl❤️❤️❤️????????????????????????????????????

In memory of our wonderful Mum and Dad.
Missed everyday, remembered forever
Love from
Debbie and Suzanne xx