Dearest Mum,

I miss you more than words can say
I miss you every minute of every day
I struggle to cope and understand
And wish that you could hold my hand
And help me through this time of struggle
And give me a kiss and a cuddle.
I hope and pray that once again
You are reunited with your beloved Jim.
I will do my best to make you proud
And always say your name out loud.
I will remember your words of support and advice,
And loving memories will always be part of my life.
I love you now, forever and always.

Love you loads
Linda xx????????

To Ashley
Always missed, always remembered, always loved, always my husband, always my hero. Paula xXx

I love you my son and miss you very much. Mum xxxx

Mum, I miss you more than ever and there is never a day that passes without me thinking of you. As always Debs xxxxx

Fond and Happy memories of a dear husband Logan who died on 25/05/2020 after 13 long months of suffering .Loved and missed greatly by his wife Helen and boys Seeven ,Nathen and Khristian .Life goes on but we miss you greatly every day. .We will light a candle ,say a prayer.raise a glass and celebrate your life at our Christmas table .Life will never be the same without you but you have left us a legacy which we will honour in your name for the rest of our lives.God bless you Logan and Thank you xx
God bless you Dear Logan.xx

Our first Christmas without you. Love and miss you xxxx

Loved and remembered every day

Merry Christmas Nan and Grandad, we miss you loads! xx

Think of you every day and miss you so much..❤

My parents passed away 23 years and 9 years ago respectively, and although they didn't require the services of St Barnabas, I feel this local charity is such a worthy cause. The Light up a Life fundraiser is a wonderful idea. You remember your loved ones who have passed each and every day, but this Light up a Life at Christmas is especially special! Forever remembered…

A Christmas light for love and peace in memory of my darling mum.

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.

Thinking of you always

Mum and Dad always made Christmas special when I was growing up and love and miss them every day but especially at this special time of year

Forever loved, forever missed xxx

Always remembered

My very first time abroad I got to spend it with you in Florida xxx

Thinking of a much loved son, brother, father and uncle xx

Always with me dad, love you and miss you loads xxx

Missing you both so much. Lots of love. X

My lovely special father, I think of you often and still miss you so much.xxx

Emma is our daughter, born 14 June 1988, who stayed with us for just one day. We have taken part in the Light a Light procession every year since, this is her part of Christmas.

Tilly is our first grandchild, born March 2020, whom we have not been able to meet and cuddle yet due to the COVID Pandemic and travel restrictions across the World. Instead of being able to show her the Christmas Tree in person, to have her own light shining on it is the next best thing.