How can I walk in your shoes
How can I make you proud
You were one of a kind
You stood out from the crowd

Forever loved
Forever missed !
Love you dad xx

Dear Mum and Dad,

It's hard to believe it's that time again already! Thinking of you and missing you every day.

Love,

John
XXXX

Amazing father, Our love, Our hero, Loved and missed so much xxx

You are often in my thoughts and always in my heart. I miss you so much. Love you Dad. Merry Christmas x

Remembering with love my dear husband Bill this being the second Christmas without you. Miss you so much and you will always remain in my heart.

Lots of happy memories of our 52 years together

To Kevin,

I’ve never met you, but want to say how wonderful your daughter is. There were times I didn’t think I would make it through the year, but she has saved me in more ways than she’ll ever know and I will be forever grateful.

You should be sooooo proud of her and I know she misses you so much.

Hopefully one day I’ll get to meet you and tell you how wonderful she is, how she has turned in to a beautifully funny and kind person, always thinking about others.

James

Missing you so much all our love from Paul, emma,and pets xxxx

My message to Jim:
Though I miss you everyday,
We will never truly part.
For part of you lives on with me,
Forever in my heart.

Always in our hearts

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.

Miss you Mum,lots of love Alfonso

Mum, I miss you more than ever and there is never a day that passes without me thinking of you. As always Debs xxxxx

Love you both forever. All my love

A much loved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, whose passing left a void which will never be filled.Forever missed. Ray, Cathy, Nick, Rob and Lucyxxxxx

Always in my heart and thoughts. Much loved and missed.

Twinkle twinkle little stars
Up in heaven is where you are
Flying high and twinkling bright
Our guiding stars , our shining light
Twinkle twinkle little stars
Our perfect angels is who you are
Love you always
Lots of love
Dianna , Paul , Ben
Aimee , Harlii
Rebekah , Chloe , Jaymie , Daniel , Mollie
xxxxxxxxx

Mum lives with us in our hearts every day of the year and is loved and sadly missed ❤️❤️❤️

My beautiful Mum. Always with me.
Shine Bright Always…..love you xxx

I will forever miss you.
Thank you for everything.
Goodnight, god bless
I love you
Xxxx

My sister was my best friend, we did everything together, we were often mistaken for twins.
She passed away in 2006 and that day part of my heart broke.
Steph is missed so much, every day x

She loved a Christmas sherry…or three!