They say that time is a great healer but as the years pass I miss you more.You were both so very dear to me . You made my heart lighter ,my life brighter. My memories will never fade but I’d give the world for just one more hug.

My Darling Peter,
This is our first christmas without you, we miss you so much, and angel and i think of you every single day, i hope that you are okay, remember that we love you so much,

It will be lonely this Christmas without you.

So many memories of more than 60 Christmases together Sadly missed

Miss you always x

Happy Heavenly Christmas Dad.
Yes I know you hated it ha ha, loved and missed every day.
Gary & Karen xxx

Mum ,
We love and miss you always and always will.
Lots of love from,
Claire, Kev, Moll, Glenn &Di
Never ever forgotten ❤️❤️❤️

Mick and Gwen Ford – mum & dad
Love and miss you so, especially this time of year as you both loved Christmas so much – so much love, laughter and togetherness – rest in peace – love, Jacky, Caron, Mandy, Jayne and families xxxx

Christmas like you will go on forever.

A great person, popular and friendly, loved by everyone especially his family
Will love and miss you always, sis and girlies

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

Christmas wasn't a time dad was fussed about but he always made an effort. Asking what meat I wanted from M+S then saying it must be bloody good at that price ha ha. A walk and drink in weatherspoons and coconut talc and liquorice was always wrapped up as a gift ❤️ Memories are forever in my heart.

We love you very much mum and grandma. Forever grateful to St Barnabas. Love. Jade and Fred xx

Merry Christmas Nana. I hope I am doing you proud at the Hospice. I love and miss you so much ❤️ xxx

It is especially hard at Christmastime without you. You loved Christmas and we would always look forward to spending it with you. Miss you always xxx

A very special Husband, Dad and Grandad – forever loved and remembered xxxx

To my dearly missed mum & dad, you are always in our thoughts. We wish you had more time with us, to watch our boys grow. But I know you are watching from up above. All our love Emma, Andrew, James & Luke
Craig, Janien & Oscar xxx

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.

Claire, missed always. Helen & Mum xx

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

This will be the 1st Christmas without Paul, can't imagine it without it. Miss you Paul.

Tony, I miss you every day. My life is now dedicated to your memory and the life we had together.

In memory of our Dad, Jake. Christmas isn’t the same without you falling asleep with a glass of red in your hand after your dinner. Loved and missed every day from Darren, Tracy and family xx

Christmas will never be the same, but we have lots of memories to cherish and also lots more to make.