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.

Chris Watt – our amazing mum, nana & wife.
Left us too early but continued to care for others by saving lives. So proud of you, we love and miss you every day. X

My sister was my best friend, we did everything together, we were often mistaken for twins.
She passed away in 2006 and that day part of my heart broke.
Steph is missed so much, every day x

Merry Christmas to my darling mum ❤️ 5 years past … 5 Christmas ???? without you … never forgotten dearly missed. ALWAYS ❤️

Missing you at Christmas and always 💙

Always in our hearts ♥️ forever missed. Never forgotten.

Miss you Mam

Love you

Sandra and Rod

Always in our hearts and forever grateful to have had you in our lives.
Karen, Phil, Sophie and Maddie xxxx

My mum was a loving mother, mother in law and nana who is missed so much. My mum dedicated her life caring for us all and for others as she worked caring for the sick and elderly. St Barnabas hospice looked after her in her last few days which was greatly appreciated by us all. Please keep up the great work you do everyday. Love to you all this Christmas time xxx

Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Wish you was here to see my beautiful family. You would love my wife and step son Carter and Sebastian is growing up to be a little genius. Love you always dad xxxxxxx

Oh Rod I miss you more than ever now, but it helps to know you are free from pain now and breathing with ease,
I love you always and forever ❤️????xx

you truly were the most caring????kind????funny????loveable????selfless Mum & Dad Grandma & Grandad us girls could ever wish for ….the angels came far to soon????we miss you every single day ????I truly hope your dancing with the angels ????if love could of saved you…you would both be here forever ???????????? forever young ????keep us close always …until we meet again love all of us????x

Merry Christmas Dad! I miss you endlessly and the holidays aren’t the same without you. Je t’aime les étoiles cessent de briller.
Lots of love,
Little Bit.

Mum and dad gave me a perfect childhood. The older I get, the more I love and appreciate them. I hope they realised this.

To a dear Dad, missing you more as time goes on but I carry you in my heart so I can take you with me wherever I go.
I saw these words and thought of you:
"I've not learned to live without you, perhaps I never will?
The truth of the matter is you are always with me still"
Always treasured and always loved xx

Remembering Mum and Dad this Christmas!

Dad, you were the best. Think of you each and every day.

To my dear husband Steve. Thinking about you and missing you every day. All my love always and forever
Fiona????????xx

happy christmas darling this year will be a hard one first without you and first as a mummy & daddy we know you will be with us christmas morning and miss you so so much. we love you all the world your loving wife and baby girl xxx

Remembering you with our love at Christmas time

Dad 18 months has past without you. As Christmas creeps up there is a empty feeling and it isn’t the same because you are gone. You are so missed every single say and so loved. You didn’t deserve to go. Until we meet again. I love you so much, shine bright xxxxxxx

Merry Christmas Dad! (And Grandad)

Miss you so very much and love you even more.

Always in our thoughts xxx

Shine brightly Russ
I love and miss you soo much ❤️

Missing you so much this Christmas but remembering all the happy times of the past 70years Always in my heart Eileen

Forever in my thoughts and always in my heart.

Forevermore in our hearts
Mum and dad
Love always
Heather and Steven
Grandchildren and great grandchildren
Xxxxxx