Missed every day. Forever in our hearts. Shine bright xx

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.

When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.
Always in our thoughts Steve.
With Love, Your Family xxx

Hoping you’re watching all our adventures from on high.
We love you and miss you
Love you always xxxx

Remembering the love of my life, cruelly taken away too young. The Hospice At Home service were such an amazing help x

Missing you both dearly. Shine bright in the sky xx

The most wonderful gran. Loved and missed so much x

Remembering my dearest Mum at this special time. Love and miss you lots. Julie xx

Both are remembered with love by Sara’s son, brother and mother.xx

Loving mother's and grandmothers and now great grandmothers. May they continue to shine in the afterlife as strongly as they did in life

Wonderful memories Dad
Much love Jill xx

My wonderful husband and love of my life forever in my heart

Dad ,
You are in all our thoughts always .
We love you and miss you so much .
Love from
All of us x x x

Love and Hugs at Christmas xx

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY TWO SON'S JIMMY AND DARRELL. BELOVED BROTHER'S, OF WAYNE, SUE and RACHEL. BELOVED UNCLE'S. GRANDSONS and NEPHEW'S.. ALWAYS IN HEARTS WE LOVE AND MISS YOU BOTH SO MUCH XXXXX

Wonderful parents who are sorely missed especially at this time of the year.

Loved Deeply and never forgotten

We all miss you both every single day.

The world is a better place because of her. She lit up all of our lives like a million Christmas lights.
In our hearts at Christmas and every day, forever x

For my daughter…Disneyland
For my Dad…Marwell Zoo
Precious memories that make living without you more bearable. ????????

In memory of my dad glyn who shines bright in our life and still is rembered always for all that he did for us and role modelled for us.

We love you mum even though you are not with us in person you are always with us in spirit. Love you, good night and God bless xxx

Phil was the light in my life! My soul mate, best friend and much more! Phil was always willing to help anyone and is sadly missed by so many. Over the years with me he helped to raise thousands of pounds for many charities! He always found good in people and always had a welcoming smile for every one, a perfect welcoming host. Phil never had a bad word for anyone!