Our first Christmas without you, we hope you can see this light shine for you at one of your favourite places. We all love and miss you xxx
Remembering 40 wonderful Christmas's together
We are remembering my Grandad. An amazing trombone player in his day as well as a terrifically talented joiner. My Grandad was like a built in best friend. So funny, his smile and laugh just lit up the entire room. And I would always feel safe and secure whenever he was near, he just had a calming presence. He always reassured you that you would be fine and give you a big squeeze and you would instantly feel better. My grandad was so determined, this showed when he had a stroke when I was younger and he had to learn how to read, write and speak again and he did. He passed away two years ago now from falling on a rainy day and after all he had achieved recovering from those traumas, it left such a hole in our lives for him to be suddenly taken when he was so healthy. Our lives are definitely different without him as he was such a light and a joy. Everyone who met him says the same, he was just a force of nature. The best husband, father and grandad in the world.
We are also remembering my Granny (Grandad’s wife) unfortunately she passed when I was a baby so I didn’t get much time with her, which really upsets me but when I hear all the wonderful and also funny stories about her I truly feel like I know her so well. She was so kind, so creative, also a force of nature. She was very determined, she ran a restaurant whilst taking care of her family and just had so many feathers to her cap! She had an eye for detail. I wish I could have spent years on end with her, going around antique shops which she so dearly loved. She was a treasured wife, mother and Granny.
We are also remembering my Auntie Bridget. When my granny passed away Auntie Bridget sort of took on the role of Granny duties. And to this day , I can say she truly shaped who I am. She was so kind, so delicate, always fair. Auntie Bridget loved church and keeping her rosary beads close to her (which is something I like to do now because of her), everything in her home was perfect and beautiful. Some of the best memories of my childhood are school holidays at my Auntie Bridget’s. And walking through her front door and getting a whiff of her homemade chicken soup that she was cooking. Everyone who knew her, held a special place in their hearts for Auntie Bridget and that’s a fact. We miss her everyday.
And finally we are remembering my Granny Flynn (Auntie Bridget’s sister and my Mums Granny) she too passed when I was baby so I don’t have any memories with her and I so wish I did because of the stories I hear she was such a kind and wonderful person to know. I have one picture of her holding me when I was just born, I’m asleep in her lap and she is looking down at me just like an angel and she is so very gently holding my tiny hand with the tips of her fingers, the picture is so beautiful and special because although I never knew her that picture shows how much she loved me and how many memories we would have made together , the memories would have been wonderful. My mum describes her as so elegant and very much “a lady” and she was a huge part of my mum’s growing up, almost everyday they would see her, she was like a “second mum”. It just shows how treasured she was.
Thinking of my beautiful sister Gail now and always. Remembering our special Christmas Eve get together.
Wishing you a beautiful heavenly Christmas.
All my love Julie xxx
Dad . Remembering you at Christmas and always in our hearts missed every day love all of us ❤
Love & miss you so much, the best Dad, Grandad & Great Grandad xxxxxxxx
I have supported St Barnabas every year since dad passed and will continue to do so. Always in my heart along with all the memories made ❤️
Dear Harry , we remember you at Christmas time and every day and know you are with us, daddy loves you very much , until we meet again ❤️ lots of love Daddy, Daizy, Rachel , and all the family . Xxxxxxxxxxx
My brother Lee, the guy with the world's biggest smile. Our first christmas with out you. Shine bright x
Missed everyday especially at Christmas time. Loved always x
Dear Dad
So wish you could be here with us for this first special Christmas with your Grandson Baxter. He wants to say ‘Happy Christmas Grandad I love you’
As do I. Miss you always. Becky xxx
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen,unheard, but always near, Still loved,still missed
and forever near.
Forever in my thoughts Dad xxx
Merry Christmas mum/ nan we miss you more than ever. Keep shining like you always did. Love you xxx
My husband,my best friend , my strength , I miss you every minute off each day . Forever watch over us xxx
⭐️Our darling beautiful Angel, we miss you more with each passing year. ????Samantha????
Mum ???? Dad????and Beverley????xx
Never far from my thoughts and always my moral compass.
Love & Hugs
Steve *****
2nd Christmas without you Marv. Always used to like singing A Spaceman Came Travelling by Chirs De Burgh to you because it always made you chuckle! I don't go a day without thinking about you . Miss you Marv my best friend in the world and Brother. Forever in my thoughts gone but never forgotten. Love always Carl,Andrea,Frankie and Annie 🐾
Dear Mum, I miss you every day, but am so grateful for all the happy times we shared at Christmas. Lots of love, Melanie
Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you, but Christmas brings your memory even closer. We can almost see you with a glass of red in hand, laughter lighting up the room just like you always did. You filled our lives with warmth, kindness, and joy — and that light still shines in our hearts. Cheers to you, always.
With love, from Mum and me x
You are missed very much each and every day, and especially at Christmas and Birthdays.
Love and miss you millions Dad
Sharon, Adrian, Kyle, Kayleigh, keyley, Ashley, Sydnee and Lacie-Mae xxxxxxxxx
We have lost our dear Grandad Cavill at 93 this year. But due to COVID restrictions we didn’t get to say our goodbyes. He said many times he was ready to be in heaven with Grandma Cavill which brings our family peace. I’m hoping he will be up there this Christmas making everyone his Christmas cake and having a pint.
truly the most loved Mum & Dad💞I miss everything about you both💞the laughs💞the cuddles💞the time you spent with us and your beautiful girlies 💞the milky coffee catch ups💞the holidays we shared together💞…I didn’t know we were making memories 💞I thought you were here for forever 💞until we meet again 💞keep us close💞forever young💞we miss you both so much 💞x
Merry Christmas Grandma and Grandad. I miss you both so much, but this is your first Christmas back together in a while. I hope you’re watching over me everyday and I hope I’m making you proud. I love you both xx
Trev,
Hannah, Joe and myself miss you and think about you every day.
We were so grateful for the care St Barnabas gave you.
Remembering you with love xx
Remembering Alan a very dear husband, dad, grandad and great grandad who sadly passed away on 6 August 2024, always our favourite Santa