Sarah Crowther

Jack Roach, Brian Lusby & John Taylor

Ken Cook

Mike Mills

Jan Ranshaw

Gill Lightfoot

Maurice Smith

Martin Rose

Liz Mann

Irene Hanson

Stella Wilson

Ian Fisk, Samantha Halpenny & Julie Lonsdale

Lois Collier

Jayne Smith

Lizzie Younger

Marjorie Hammond

Lavina Gomez

Evelyn and Herbert Rowlett, Joyce and Les Clodd, Eileen and Bernard Minogue, Jessie Kitchen, David Henderson & Jim Mulcahy

Luke Flanagan, Skye Bird & Charlie Bird

Bill Gelsthorpe, Norman Hagen & Hilda Hagen

Grandad Paddy & Patrick Corbally

Colin Dorman

Albert James Keningale

Penny & hris Adams & Karen Wood

Marguerite Cole

Barrie Tozer

Nellie Shelbourne & Peter Shelbourne

Nicola Waldman

Sarah Crowther

From Miss Bethany Hughes

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.

Jack Roach, Brian Lusby & John Taylor

From Mr. Mike Roach

Happy Christmas to our dear family and friend. We wish we could have you all at our Christmas dinner table. John, Ruby still misses you and weve even see Sue this year.
We miss you all terribly.
Julie Mike and the whole Roach family xxx

Ken Cook

From Ms. Michaela McGorty

Dad, I don't know how to make the stuffing like you and grandad did so dinner can never be the same. Thank you for the years you kept opening the kitchen door, always at the wrong time, and rolling your eyes at my obsessive list checking. No one else can take that place. I miss you.

Mike Mills

From Miss Jane Mills

A much loved Husband, Dad & Grandad who is missed and loved everyday. Thank you to all your staff who cared for him in his final days xxx

Jan Ranshaw

From Mrs Kelly Woodthorpe

Our first Christmas without you.
Forever loved & missed
Love from Kelly xxx

Gill Lightfoot

From Miss Kate Lightfoot

For my dear Mum, missed every day xx

Maurice Smith

From Mrs. Louise Cheetham

Grandad,
You are so very missed.
Our lives are not the same.
We will forever cherish memories of you.
Until we meet again.
All our love forever.

Martin Rose

From Ms. Val Rose

Shine on, Martin
Love always xxx

Liz Mann

From Miss Heather Mann

Christmas was always mums favourite time of year, it’s just not the same without you! Love you Heather xxx

Irene Hanson

From Mrs Julie Costa

Mum,
This will be the second Christmas without you and it doesn't get any easier. I heard someone say that you only miss someone when you think about them and I think about you every day.
I know you're watching over us.
Sending you lots of love
Julie xxxx

Stella Wilson

From Mrs Lynne Procter

Miss you every day. They say time heals but I wish I could talk to you just for a minute. It was so cruel the way you were taken so quickly nut St Barnabas and Marie Curie ensured you died with no pain. I can never thank them enough.

Ian Fisk, Samantha Halpenny & Julie Lonsdale

From Mrs. Amanda Fisk

Lois Collier

From Miss Petula Collier

Always in my thoughts mum

Jayne Smith

From Mr. Roger Smith

She was a fighter till the end . Rest in peace girl.

Lizzie Younger

From Mrs. Ann Younger

Remembering our lovely Lizzie. A precious daughter , sister , sister in law and Auntie. Happy Christmas Lizzie . We miss you. XX

Marjorie Hammond

From Miss Michelle Hammond

To mum i wish i had more time with you to say i love you, miss you every day and now you have gained your angle wings fly hire mum and you are now with dad at peace i love you mum xxxx

Lavina Gomez

From Miss Amy Hopkinson

Very special woman. You used to say I was your favourite grandchild, and I was there at your last breath. Miss and love you always x

Evelyn and Herbert Rowlett, Joyce and Les Clodd, Eileen and Bernard Minogue, Jessie Kitchen, David Henderson & Jim Mulcahy

From Mrs. Ann Rowlett

Luke Flanagan, Skye Bird & Charlie Bird

From Ms. nicola flanagan

Bill Gelsthorpe, Norman Hagen & Hilda Hagen

From Mrs. Sharon Gelsthorpe

Grandad Paddy & Patrick Corbally

From Mr Donny Corbally

We miss you every day hope your watching over us and know we love you xxx

Colin Dorman

From Mrs Ellen Dorman

Albert James Keningale

From Ms. Karen Keningale

Penny & hris Adams & Karen Wood

From Mr Phil Adams

Miss you all and you are always in my thoughts.

Marguerite Cole

From Miss Fiona Miller

It’s about this time of year when you’d be enjoying a cherry brandy or two!
It may have been many years but I still miss you Granny
Love Fi xx

Barrie Tozer

From Mrs Lesley Tozer

This will be my 3rd Christmas without the love of my life ???? ???? I miss him everyday but at this time of year he would always have some antics up his sleeve making us all laugh, being silly with our grandchildren, I miss everything about him.

Nellie Shelbourne & Peter Shelbourne

From Mrs. Tina Metcalfe

Nicola Waldman

From Mrs Tash Hellawell

To my mum, who always shined brightly in our lives, especially at Christmas x We love you and miss you so much xx love you more x ………X

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