Debbie Wright

Harold Rigden

Robina King

Adam Gibbons

DAVID STANILAND & PETER STANILAND

Ron Parrish

Val and Ken Ward

John Vines

Judith Ann Pounder

Leslie Tointon

Fred Fixter & Jean Fixter

Vivien Raby

John Hird

Des Wroe

Nicola Waldman

Douglas Toyne

April Eileen Hamilton & Harry Hamilton

Laura Houlihan

Olga Burton

Richard Coldicott, Colin Brayshay & Dr Fiona Bradley of Trinity College Dublin

Natalie Watson

Ian McGregor, Margaret McGregor, Mary Flynn & Bridget Barrett

Colin Stewart & Grandie Stewart

Roy Grayson & Audrey Grayson

Sarah Crowther

Patricia aka Tricia Austin

Richard Arden

George Rose & Gladys Rose

Debbie Wright

From Ms. Emma Walker

Harold Rigden

From Mrs. Christine Reeve

Remembering my dad, who loved Christmas and lef5 us far too soon

Robina King

From Miss Jayne Barr

Adam Gibbons

From Mrs. Ruth Gibbons

Adam was a wonderful son, brother and friend. He was caring about others and I miss his smile. I miss him every day.

DAVID STANILAND & PETER STANILAND

From Mr DENNIS STANILAND

David and Peter, This Christmas will not be the same without you both to share it with us. We will never forget the Christmastimes we had together. Never thought we would lose you both to illness in such a short time. Look after one another..Merry Christmas Love You , from, Mum,Dad,Sue,Tom and Mike.

Ron Parrish

From Mrs Margaret Parrish

Love always

Val and Ken Ward

From Mrs Claire Foster

John Vines

From Mrs. Chris Vines

Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure
Sadly missed and remembered every day
Loving wife Chris and family, Rachel & Simon, Daniel & Rachael, Jo, Callum, Alfie & Aria xxxxxxxxx

Judith Ann Pounder

From Dr. Colin Pounder

My wonderful wife of sixty years.

Leslie Tointon

From Mrs. Janet Drew

Missing you always will never forget
Love from all your family xxxxx

Fred Fixter & Jean Fixter

From Mrs Debbie Short

Happy heavenly Christmas Dad and Mum reunited together this year love and miss you xx

Vivien Raby

From Mr. Keith Raby

Forever in my heart
Love you
Keith xxxxx

John Hird

From Mrs Jo Campbell

For a wonderful Dad and Grandad remembering all the special memories

Love Jo,Adam,Amy,Tom & Ellis xxx

Des Wroe

From Mrs. Rita Wroe

Remembering you as always this Christmas. Lots of love from Rita and family.

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

Douglas Toyne

From Mrs Lucy Blanks

Our second Christmas without you Pops.
Missing you now and always.
Looby and JB xxx

April Eileen Hamilton & Harry Hamilton

From Mrs. Heather Kirk

Forevermore in our hearts
Mum and dad
Love always
Heather and Steven
Grandchildren and great grandchildren
Xxxxxx

Laura Houlihan

From Miss Emma Houlihan

Every year without fail mom would drop the turkey- it was a Christmas tradition!

Olga Burton

From Mrs Susan Sweeting

Miss you so much mum & dad. This star will shine as you did. Love from all the family xxx

Richard Coldicott, Colin Brayshay & Dr Fiona Bradley of Trinity College Dublin

From Mrs. Nicola Coldicott

Time passes but the inspiration, love and memories remain. I love and miss you so much.
Love always Nicky xoxo

Natalie Watson

From Miss Rebekah Watson

Remembering my beautiful sister at her most favourite time of year, life will never be the same without you. Merry Christmas Nat

Ian McGregor, Margaret McGregor, Mary Flynn & Bridget Barrett

From Mrs. Moira Scarborough

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.

Colin Stewart & Grandie Stewart

From Mrs. Kerry Truelove

Our Warrior… you will be missed nearly as much as you are loved!
We will never forget you, you will live on through all of us! Xxx

Roy Grayson & Audrey Grayson

From Mrs Christine Ling

Love you both forever. All my love

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.

Patricia aka Tricia Austin

From Mr. John Austin

Sending all the very best wishes at this time of year to all the caring staff who work and volunteer for the charity. I remember with much fondness the Hospice at Home team who cared, not only, for my wife but the whole family. God bless them all.

Richard Arden

From Mrs. Sarah Baker

To Dad

13 years gone by and we still miss you everyday. Keep shining, we love you always.
Xxxxx

George Rose & Gladys Rose

From Mrs. Glenda Revell

Wonderful parents, both cared for by St Barnabas at home
Gone but never forgotten

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