My Pete, it's been 9 weeks now and I don't know where the days go or how I get through them. You told me I'd be OK, a strong woman you said. My heart is broken, my tears fall daily. Miss you so much and love you you to eternity. Shine bright always you were simply the best. All my love forever Di xxx

Although you won’t be there to finish off our Christmas dinner left overs!, you will be there in our hearts this Christmas. We will love you always grandpa.
From the Lewin and Potter family. xxxxxx

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.

Love always from your boy and his girl xx

Life will never be the same now your gone, my beautiful sis Hannah. I miss you so much, Declan misses his auntie Hannah every day. We love you so much and always will. Our beautiful angel in the sky. Our Hannah vines clifford always and forever rest in peace sweet girl xxxxxx

Love and miss you dad.
Lots of love, Karen and Kev xxx
Special grandad to Alex and Phil xxx

Being the best mummy, wife, sister, aunty, daughter and friend there ever was. Also wandering a hotel in a thong helped.

you truly were the most caring????kind????funny????loveable????selfless Mum & Dad Grandma & Grandad us girls could ever wish for ….the angels came far to soon????we miss you every single day ????I truly hope your dancing with the angels ????if love could of saved you…you would both be here forever ???????????? forever young ????keep us close always …until we meet again love all of us????x

We love and miss you Dad/ Grandad/ Husband and Great Grandad
Happy Christmas and shine bright
X

Loved and missed , every day .You would make us laugh , at Christmas with your silly jokes,and trying to carve the turkey, your way which never went right.Xx

Almost 20 years gone but I still remember the positive impact St Barnabas had. I treasure the teddy a nurse gave my mum.

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

Remembering a much loved mum and dad at this very special service and dedicating a shinning light to you both. We all love and hold you in our hearts everyday remembering all the special times we spent together. Love you yesterday,today and tomorrow julie,Daryll,Sean,Michelle and Mark xxxxx ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

We love and miss you always Dad, You’ll always shine bright.
Audrey , Laura , Carl , Kurt , Zoe and Finley xxxxxx

Gary is a much loved uncle / brother / son / and father missed by many people . He had a heart of gold and loved his family and friends very much . He was also a huge animal lover .

Love you forever Steve and I miss you every day 😘😘😘xxxx

For my beautiful Grandma, also a beloved mother and friend. I miss you every day.

Our first Christmas without Mum and it will feel very empty. Mum was always the life and soul of any gathering at Christmas and throughout the year and will be hugely missed. We will especially miss her delicious Christmas pudding! I’ll be raising a glass to Mum and hope she’ll be doing the same along with all her friends & family. Love always xxx

Merry Christmas Nanny.

Hope your proud of us up there. Miss you everyday.

Lots of love Isabelle xx

Stewart was a lovely man and at this time of the year he would be getting his Santa suit ready for a busy month ahead with visits to care homes, schools, playgroups, toy library also private visits to homes without dad as he would be serving abroad! He was. Proud Freeman of Lincoln, always wearing his gown with pride! Sadly missed by his family but always in our hearts❤️

Sadly lost due to Cancer I am remembering her love for me.

Always remembered

Happy Christmas mum. Miss you xx

Andrew loved Christmas. We think of him daily and will love him always xx