Chris loved Christmas and the joy it brings to families and individuals alike. Her birthday was on the 21st December and our daughters wedding anniversary on the 22nd, so a very happy time with lots to celebrate. Chris was a Christian and had faith that Jesus would help her through the difficult times, which I am sure he did. Our Christmas festivities started by attending the carol service at the Cathedral and then getting ready for the big day with our daughter and her family. She took so much pleasure in giving and seeing the joy that it brought to others – that is what I remember about her at this time of year.
First Christmas without you Dad but you will be forever in my heart. I think about you and talk about you every single day, you are missed more than words can describe. Love you so much xxx
Mum,
Missing you always not just at Christmas.
Love you forever ???? xxx
Happy Christmas to you all. We miss you every day. Christmas is when we miss you most, Happy birthday Dad, 63 !!!!! Would be getting your pension soon.. x
Thinking of you this Christmas with happy memories,
Missing you always,
Lots of Love
Wendy, Graham, Matt,
Nicola, Ross, Josh & Lily xxxx
He loved Christmas so much we love and miss him so much xx
Another Christmas without you both, it doesn’t get any easier, I wish that we could all be together again one last time. Miss you xx
My darling husband, I miss you more and more each day.
This will be my 2nd Christmas without you here with me
The pain of losing you is unbearable
I will love you forever and ever ????
Until we are together again sweetheart
All my love always xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Wonderful Husband, Father and Pappa x
So blessed to have known each and every one of them.
Dad always liked to dismiss Christmas but secretly we all knew he enjoyed it. Always there. Always involved in the day itself from carrying a bin bag collecting all the wrapping paper to washing the pots. Happy Christmas Dad x
Miss you every day xx
We love and miss you both so much.You are often in our thoughts.xx
Dad
We lost you at Christmas last year. Can’t think of a better way to honour your life and Thank you for the loving husband and Dad you have been. Your light and your fighting spirit lives on in all of us. We Love and Miss you everyday but I know we will feel your spirit around us at Christmastime.
Love from your ever loving a family, wife Patricia, Children Mark,Tracy & Colin, Lisa.
Grandchildren Caleb and Ethan xxxxxx
HER SMILE WOULD LIGHT UP A ROOM. THE MOST SELFLESS AND CARING DAUGHTER ANY FATHER COULD ASK FOR. LOVED HER SO MUCH.
Merry Christmas up there Grandpa xx
Simon always choose to have a great day. Since his death I choose JOY every day. JOY to The World
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.
A special Dad who will live in my heart forever.
Thinking of you always xx
For my wonderful dad and Vivi and Alastair's much-loved Grandpa. Christmas won't be the same without you. You are always in our hearts. We love you so much, Jenna, Liam, Vivi and Alastair x
The best Mum I could ever have wished for.
Our 1st Christmas without you ???? Miss you every day little sis love from us all xxx
Remembering Rachael and all loved ones at Christmas who touched our lives x