Remembering my dear husband, but also thankful for the excellent care and support the Hospice at Home team gave him during his last few weeks

Our first Christmas without you Oddy…. But our memories and love for you will never fade.

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

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.

My first Christmas without a hug and smile from you will be difficult but I will remember how lucky I have been to call you ‘Mum’ for so many years and how wonderful it was to be your son.

Much love for all the lovely Christmases we spent as a couple and as a family.
Missed now and always,
Mags xxx

Have a Merry Christmas to you all, keep safe and be kind to each.

Phil, not a day goes by where I don’t think of you. I miss you terribly. I hope you are at peace, shine bright up there bro love you always and forever, sending Xmas wishes kisses and massive hugs from Clare and mollie and the whole family xxxxxxxxxx

My dad.
We lost suddenly.
He was loving, caring, protective of his girls and funny. He was a fantastic husband and grandad.
We miss you every single minute of the day.
You loved christmas and all the sparkle of the lights and getting excited with the kids new toys.
This light represents that sparkle you brought us all at christmas time.
With all our love dad. Merry Christmas

Merry heavenly Christmas.
Love and miss you.
Lots of love
Rach xx

Merry Christmas Mum and Daniel. Where ever you are, I hope you're together x

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

Loved and missed so very much.

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

To my beautiful Mum
Miss you always. Love you forever.
Our chain is broken until we reunite again.
Xxx

Keith, the love of my life, we shared so many happy loving family Christmas’s together, I miss you everyday but even more so at Christmas. Till we meet again my love xx

Loved always.

Spending the days going round garden centres and going for dinner with my grandad

Merry Christmas to a much missed Mum, Nan & Great Nan. Xx

Always in our thoughts
Lots of Love
Paulette, Peter, Richard, Nigel, Alison

She was a lovely, kind person and a good friend over the years. Thank you for the kindness you always showed me

Always in our hearts Never forgotten
Missed everyday Hope you celebrate together wherever you maybe
Love and Missed Always
Martin, Tracy & Milly xxxxx

Mum you always made Christmas special for us even when there was little money. You are the Angel on top of my tree.????

To a much loved husband,Dad & Grandad,forever in our hearts.xx

Heavenly Christmas wished to my dad who died 2 years ago. Best dad a girl could have. Him and mum lived in Fife, Scotland (mum still does). Over his last few month's we were on the phone nearly every night. We used to watch the soaps together even though we were nearly 400 miles apart. Miss his so very much.