Sarah Crowther

Gordon Holmes Atkinson

Trevor Wilson

Harold Rigden

Irene Hodcroft

Allan Barfoot

Alison Breese

Nikki Dale

Chris Swift & Diane Swift

Yvonne Pearce

Rosemary Andrews

Elijah Wolf Pooley, Rosemary Ann Cox & Valerie Ann Parish

Mary Evans

Jane Charles, Ivan Johnson, Brain Peace, Pete Banks, Marjy Wright, Frankie Pridgen, Freya Peace, Yoda , Charley & Murphy & Rolo

George Blow

Donna Linford, Jean Topping, Joyce Close, Anna Verrico & Helen Watkins

Denise Fenn

Stephen Seymour

Anita Wardlaw

Helen Alice

Sarah Bodley

Maria Frangeskou

Carl Franklin

Sandra Simonson

Eileen Tregent, Alice-Rae Ward & Ruby White

Patrick Corcoran

John and Wendy Barr

Trevor Farmer & Pauline Farmer

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.

Gordon Holmes Atkinson

From Mrs Julie Treadwell

Dearest Dad,
You are the brightest star ????
Missing you so much.
Love always,
Julie, Alan,Graeme, Lois and families x x x

Trevor Wilson

From Mrs Janet Wilson

Trev,
Hannah, Joe and myself miss you and think about you every day.
We were so grateful for the care St Barnabas gave you.
Remembering you with love xx

Harold Rigden

From Mrs Christine Reeve

Remembering my dad, who always loved Christmas xx

Irene Hodcroft

From Mrs. Gwyneth Moore

Miss you everyday xx

Allan Barfoot

From Mr. Michael Whittaker

Allan a very good friend who will be always remembered

Alison Breese

From Mrs. Kathleen McDonough

In memory of Alison Breese, who lit up everyone’s lives with her personality and caring for others , sorely missed xx

Nikki Dale

From Mrs. Margaret Dalr

Chris Swift & Diane Swift

From Mrs joanne swift

Always loved and remembered.

Yvonne Pearce

From Miss Patricia Pearce

RIP Mom. hope you are at peace with everyone and looking after Benji. God bless, miss you x x

Rosemary Andrews

From Mr. Ron Andrews

Elijah Wolf Pooley, Rosemary Ann Cox & Valerie Ann Parish

From Miss Kirsty Cox

To our son, grandson & nephew Elijah, we love you so much. Thank you for teaching us true love, gratitude, happiness and giving us the confidence and courage to get through dark times. You are dearly missed and loved by all ❤️

To both my beautiful, kind, loving mother's & grandmothers thank you for supporting us in everyway shape and form, thank you for loving us beyond limits you are both dearly missed and loved ❤️

Mary Evans

From Mrs. Muriel Ellerington

A shining light! Much loved, remembered and sadly missed.

Jane Charles, Ivan Johnson, Brain Peace, Pete Banks, Marjy Wright, Frankie Pridgen, Freya Peace, Yoda , Charley & Murphy & Rolo

From Mrs. Sandra Pridgen

Jane was very well cared for at the hospice in her final few weeks. It's almost 8 years but she's still very much loved and missed. It's the anniversary of us losing our lovely Dad tomorrow to Covid. Brother Dave & I will be together and raising several glasses to him.

George Blow

From Mrs. Lucy Compton

Our first Christmas without you Dad. You will always be the brightest star. We love and miss you so much xxx

Donna Linford, Jean Topping, Joyce Close, Anna Verrico & Helen Watkins

From Mrs. Naomi Watkins-Ligudzinska

Today we remember you all, with your all words of wisdom, fun and kind natures. Much love today and always xx

Denise Fenn

From Miss Zoë Fenn

In memory of my beautiful mum Denise Fenn
Forget me not as time goes by,
For you can find me in the sky.
Forget me not for we’re apart,
For you carry me within your heart.
Forget me not although I’m gone,
For my memory will always live on.
Instead, remember me in every special way,
Keep me close to your heart
We’ll meet again one day xxx
Loved & Missed every day … love you Mam xxxx

Stephen Seymour

From Mrs. Sharon Seymour-Smalley

You are missed very much each and every day, and especially at Christmas and Birthdays.
Love and miss you millions Dad
Sharon, Adrian, Kyle, Kayleigh, keyley, Ashley, Sydnee and Lacie-Mae xxxxxxxxx

Anita Wardlaw

From Mr. Malcolm Wardlaw

Forever missed and loved

Helen Alice

From Mrs Jane Lofts

At Christmas time you are missed the most. We love you

Sarah Bodley

From Mrs. Aimee Budd

My Mum was the light and glue of our family. We have been lost without her and this time of year is always such a reminder of the missing piece of our family. Merry Christmas Mum xxx

Maria Frangeskou

From Mrs Tina Panteli

To my mumsy

Happy heavenly Christmas

I miss you more as each day goes by

Love you more xxx

Carl Franklin

From Miss Lindsey Franklin

For my wonderful Daddy. Gone but never forgotten. May your love shine bright and forever in my heart. I miss you terribly.
Love Linny x

Sandra Simonson

From Mrs Becky Swinn

Remembering my beautiful mum the brightest star in the sky and the person who made Christmas so special.
Thankyou for being the best mum I could have ever asked for you are missed so so much ….. untill we meet again mum love becky xxxxx

Eileen Tregent, Alice-Rae Ward & Ruby White

From Mrs Tara Ward

Patrick Corcoran

From Miss Janet Corcoran

Miss you Daddy xxx

John and Wendy Barr

From Miss Jayne Barr

Trevor Farmer & Pauline Farmer

From Mrs Elaine Jackson

Mum & Dad, loved and missed every day but more than ever at Christmas 🎄❤️♥️

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