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.

Ezra was a wonderful husband and father and kind to everyone. He had a gift for handling animals and could calm a nervous or aggressive animal with his kind and gentle manner. He was loved by his family, friends and neighbours who miss him sadly but we can treasure memories of the happy times with had when he was with us.

Stu, missing you more than ever, five years on yet it seems like yesterday x

Grandad, everywhere I go you are with me…Lots of love always Megan xx

To a beloved husband and father, Merry Christmas Peter, love you.

In memory of Alison Breese, who lit up everyone’s lives with her personality and caring for others , sorely missed xx

To my dad at Christmas
So sorry you never got to meet your little Geordie great-granddaughter.
Love and miss you

Sue, Rosie and Emily xxx

Mum you gave me roots to grow and wings to fly I miss you everyday

Missing you & Loving you. Pam xxx

In memory of two special people, so sad without them here ???? they are both missed so much

Miss you both so much, not a day goes by without thinking of you and holding on to precious memories.
Till I see you on Claire Island.
All my love,
Manda. X

Miss you every day
Thinking of lovely memories together
Much love Jill xx

Missing you always but remembering such happy times together

Loved always.

In loving memory of my great friend and wingman who will never be forgotten and forever in my heart. Fly high my mate ❤️

In memory of my darling mum. Miss you more than ever, love you always xx

Forever Loved and Missed

For my wonderful Daddy. Gone but never forgotten. May your love shine bright and forever in my heart. I miss you terribly.
Love Linny x

Merry Christmas Pops
We love you and miss you every day.
All our love,
Jude, Rob, Jenny, Stella, Karen, Mark, Ash, Albert, Elsie and Max xxxx

You are in our thoughts everyday. Taken too soon. Miss you so much and love you to the moon

Your twin sisters Angela & Claire x????x

Lots of happy memories of our 52 years together

Miss you every day Grandma ❤

Merry Christmas.
All my love
Ellie xx

Wishing the most caring, kind and loveable Dad there ever was the most magical Christmas up in heaven. We miss you every single day and just wish you could be here with us all again. I wasn’t ever ready to say goodbye to you. We made so many memories but had so many more to make. Love you forever Dad love Jo Darren Abs Han & Leo xxx

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

Mum, Missing you at Christmas lots of love Emma, Nigel, Charlie and Isabella xxxx