…truly the most caring????kind????funny????gentle soul ????✨????how lucky we were to be blessed with a beautiful momma bear and glam gran ????✨????I miss our everyday chats????our giggling fits????our days out together ????our just chilling together????you are there but not here????✨????if love could of saved you✨you would be here forever ✨until we meet again ✨keep us close ✨I will look for you in every lifetime ✨love Jo, Darren Abs & Aaron Han & Elliott & Lil Leo ????x

Happy Christmas Mum, you are very much missed this and every year.

Love Julie,Stu and Josh
XXX

I miss you ,the touch of your, the sound of your voice,the love that we shared. You were the very best and I shall miss you every day of my life. God bless you and keep you my love. John

With loving memories Jill xxx

The kindest, bravest man that I had the pleasure of being married to, putting his family first in everything he did. Someone taken from us way too soon, is missed by many but will always remain young & beautiful. X

11th December 1926 – 20th February 2015
Loved and remembered everyday.
Gone but never forgotten – my lovely and special Dad.
Jennifer xx

Missed dearly.

Forever in our hearts and memories.
Love and miss you always.
Love always and forever
Sandra, Rod, Bradley and Tegan xxx

Dad, always in our hearts and still so missed. Thank you for all the comfort that you give us by knowing you are still watching over us all.
Love Kara, Lisa, India and Taylor. XXXXXX

We spent many Christmases with dad lots of laughing, food and drink great memories.
This is our first Christmas without him
Happy Christmas dad, we miss you
Love Sharon, Fraser, Gary, Leigh and Amy xx

First Christmas without you forever 28, we love you so much, your the brightest Star in the sky

We miss you both
Hope you have found each other
With love always
XXX

Paul.always the first to help someone in need. Willing to share his knowledge. Or make someones day better. Always one to put on a brave smile to fight the many challenges he faced. You are greatly loved and missed my husband and my best friend xxx

Stu, memories last forever but you are still missed each and every day x

Loving fondest memories of all the happy times we shared at Christmas and throughout the years.
Happy birthday Dad
Loved and remembered from all the family xx

To a dear Dad, missing you more as time goes on but I carry you in my heart so I can take you with me wherever I go.
I saw these words and thought of you:
"I've not learned to live without you, perhaps I never will?
The truth of the matter is you are always with me still"
Always treasured and always loved xx

Happy and treasured memories of the family Christmas's we shared together

A dear friend who is loved and missed every day. Xxxx

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.