Karen Skalidaki, Maureen Smith, Frederick Smith & Evangelia Skalidaki

Colin Stewart & Grandie Stewart

Janet Staton

Ezra Cade

Peter+Doreen Clarke

Michael Rudd

Yvonne Blackburn

Sarah Crowther

Jeff Burkey

Grandpa Peter

Peter (Pop) Ghent

Richard Hayes

Bill Taylor, Shirley Bilton & Alf Bilton

Anthony Reynolds

Bronwen Attwell

Joyce and Albert Longthorn

Stuart Cameron

Allan Barfoot

Bernard Buttling

James Downes

Gillian Browning

Liz Gilbert

Elizabeth Kay Boylan

Sandra Auckland

Rodney Martin

Debbie Falkner

Chrissy Whitehead

Sylvia Cundall

Karen Skalidaki, Maureen Smith, Frederick Smith & Evangelia Skalidaki

From Miss Emma Skalidaki

Love and miss you all so much especially at this time of year. X

Colin Stewart & Grandie Stewart

From Mrs. Kerry Truelove

Our Warrior… you will be missed nearly as much as you are loved!
We will never forget you, you will live on through all of us! Xxx

Janet Staton

From Mrs Zoe Raygen

Happy heavenly Christmas mum love and miss you loads xxxxx

Ezra Cade

From Mrs Pamela Cade

A wonderful husband, father and friend to many who was helped to end his days peacefully at home by the loving care of the Macmillan, St Barnabas and Marie Curie nurses.

Peter+Doreen Clarke

From Mrs. Yvonne Hempsall

Treasured memories of the bestest Mum & Dad

Michael Rudd

From Mrs Lynda Rudd

Thank you for being the love of my life Michael xx
"No One's Gonna Bother You,"

Yvonne Blackburn

From Mrs Diane Smith

Love you to the moon and back xx

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.

Jeff Burkey

From Mrs Karen Burkey

I miss you so much Jeff, this will be our 1st Christmas apart. I will always love you.

Grandpa Peter

From Mrs caroline Ridge

Peter (Pop) Ghent

From Mrs Sue Stewart

My wonderful brother, my best friend from the day you were born.
Always in my heart Bro Love you Forever xx

Richard Hayes

From Mr. Richard Hayes

Love and miss you so much, always in my thoughts and heart.
Love you forever. Maureenxx

Bill Taylor, Shirley Bilton & Alf Bilton

From Mrs. Deborah Taylor

So many special memories of mum Shirley Bilton dad Alf Bilton and dad Bill Taylor thank you for all the love and care you gave to us all xxx

Anthony Reynolds

From Mrs Valerie Reynolds

Christmas time was our family time, we all miss you so much..xxxxx

Bronwen Attwell

From Ms Lucy Attwell

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

Joyce and Albert Longthorn

From Mrs Sue Sockell

You are both in our families thoughts every Christmas- we miss you both so much xxxxxx

Stuart Cameron

From Mrs Philomena Cameron

Allan Barfoot

From Mr. Michael Whittaker

Allan a very good friend who will be always remembered

Bernard Buttling

From Mrs Carole Buttling

Loved and missed so very much.

James Downes

From Mrs. Lisa Wardle

My Daddy,
The one who always laughs before he’s got the punch line of his joke out, the first one without you, but your favourite Christmas joke will be told!
Love and miss you always

Gillian Browning

From Mr Kevin Browning

Gill, the most caring mother, wife, nanna and friend. Your love and encouragement shown to all of us are our strength and encouragement to do the very best for you, "Do it for nanna", as you say. We all miss you so much. We love you for ever.
Kevin, Claire, Stuart, Jess, Rosie, Jayden Jacob, Heidi and Brett

Liz Gilbert

From Mrs Stephanie Whiteman

Mum always loved Christmas and spending time with all the family. We really miss her every day and hope she can see the light shining for her xx

Elizabeth Kay Boylan

From Mr. Stewart Boylan

Sandra Auckland

From Mrs. Karen Smith

My Mum, loved Christmas and loved us all being together as a family. She is missed soooooo much xx

Rodney Martin

From Mrs. Jenny Martin

Oh Rod I miss you more than ever now, but it helps to know you are free from pain now and breathing with ease,
I love you always and forever ❤️????xx

Debbie Falkner

From Mr. John Bricknell

Merry Christmas Mum. Thinking of you always. Love John Amy & boys xx

Chrissy Whitehead

From Mr Ron Whitehead

Thank you for all the wonderful memories that we made together. xx

Sylvia Cundall

From Miss Rachel Smith

This Christmas is the first without my beloved Grandma, Sylvia. My Grandma loved Christmas and I cherish lots of memories around the Christmas period that I had with her.
Shine bright Gma and I hope you’re pulling all the crackers up there. I love you.

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