This is the first Christmas without Richard. I want to thank St Barnabas for all the amazing work they do and support they give to families going through similar situations to ours.

Chris loved Christmas and the joy it brings to families and individuals alike. Her birthday was on the 21st December and our daughters wedding anniversary on the 22nd, so a very happy time with lots to celebrate. Chris was a Christian and had faith that Jesus would help her through the difficult times, which I am sure he did. Our Christmas festivities started by attending the carol service at the Cathedral and then getting ready for the big day with our daughter and her family. She took so much pleasure in giving and seeing the joy that it brought to others – that is what I remember about her at this time of year.

I miss you playing little jingles to wake us up on Christmas morning. I miss the smile on your face and excitement in yours eyes when you present us with Christmas stockings – that you STILL did for us all even as adults each year. I miss the strange/odd gifts you used to buy me that you thought I’d love! I miss seeing you dancing and singing to ‘rocking around the Christmas tree’ (usually in something red!) in the kitchen while we prepped and cooked Christmas dinner together… and so much more besides.

I regret that you never saw me happy with Russ who I met the year after you passed and I am saddened that you never got to hold your Grandchild Oakley. But you live on in all of us and Russ tells me he feels like he knows you as I speak of you so often and Oakley will feel the same in time I’m sure it – he already has a lot of love for ‘Nanny Bear’ who he kisses and cuddles often. I tell him he has to be a good boy as Nanny is always watching and checking in on him!

We miss you Mum, our sun moon and stars xxxxxx

Remembering a Mum / Nanny who passed away 25/11/2016

Missing you both so much.happy Christmas xx

Remembering my wonderful Dad and Mum. Lost Dad with lung cancer in 2007 and Mum with dementia in 2017 xxx

My husband who has recently passed away. He was the light of my life x

My dad, my hero, nothing ever got him down and even when he was receiving care from the hospice he still had the Christmas spirit wearing reindeer headband and flashing nose to “makes the nurses smile” it’s still my fav Christmas picture ever! Such beautiful happy memories it brings back! Loved and missed forever xxxxx

My hero!!!!

MARGARET WAS A LOVING WIFE OF 55 YEARS AND WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED BY ME, HER 3 CHILDREN, 8 GRANDCHILDREN, AND 2 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN ESPECIALLY AT CHRISTMAS WHICH SHE LOVED.

Missed by his wife, children & grandchildren so many christmas memories

You were my best friend and I will miss you forever and love you always-until we meet again

Thinking of Kenneth, my dear friend Leftheris’ father. Thank you for the support you gave him and his family. He was a man who was unique. He made me welcome in his home and has clearly touched the world with love and some special wonder which is clear from his beautiful and giving family. May he sleep well. Love Alexia and Emma-Anne xx

For our dear Dad. We miss you every day. You are deeply loved. Life just isn't the same without you and your cheeky smile.
You loved Christmas with us and the grandchildren. We will be thinking of you on your birthday December 18th. You would have been 96. With All of Our Love Karen, Jim and Michael xxx

For our dear Auntie Pam. My special Godmother. Missed every day and deeply loved. Taken far too soon Love Karen, Jim and Michael xxx

Many treasured memories

Rembering my family coming on Boxing Day every year and my Grandad falling asleep after lunch!

Always in our hearts & minds x

My beautiful daughter I miss you so much Mel I know life could be a struggle.for you and you are now at peace, no more tears, struggles and pain I love you so much always in my heart ❤️❤️ love mum and dad xx

I miss you so much Nan, at Christmas time and always.
I wish you could be here with us.
Love you forever xxx

Happy Christmas, grandma and grandad Sheard, we miss you every year. We raise a glass every year and hope that we are all doing you proud! lots of love

Remembering a much loved husband and father. Forever in our thoughts and hearts. Xx

For my Mum who I miss x

Miss you and love you Gran xx love your soul mate

Second Christmas without you but you are thought about every single day. Merry Christmas Mum. Miss and love you today and every day. Xx

We all love and miss you dearly granny!
We will hold your stories with us forever!

Love Tash, Bex, Evie and Jacob x