Ian McGregor, Margaret McGregor, Mary Flynn & Bridget Barrett
From Mrs. Moira Scarborough
We are remembering my Grandad. An amazing trombone player in his day as well as a terrifically talented joiner. My Grandad was like a built in best friend. So funny, his smile and laugh just lit up the entire room. And I would always feel safe and secure whenever he was near, he just had a calming presence. He always reassured you that you would be fine and give you a big squeeze and you would instantly feel better. My grandad was so determined, this showed when he had a stroke when I was younger and he had to learn how to read, write and speak again and he did. He passed away two years ago now from falling on a rainy day and after all he had achieved recovering from those traumas, it left such a hole in our lives for him to be suddenly taken when he was so healthy. Our lives are definitely different without him as he was such a light and a joy. Everyone who met him says the same, he was just a force of nature. The best husband, father and grandad in the world.
We are also remembering my Granny (Grandad’s wife) unfortunately she passed when I was a baby so I didn’t get much time with her, which really upsets me but when I hear all the wonderful and also funny stories about her I truly feel like I know her so well. She was so kind, so creative, also a force of nature. She was very determined, she ran a restaurant whilst taking care of her family and just had so many feathers to her cap! She had an eye for detail. I wish I could have spent years on end with her, going around antique shops which she so dearly loved. She was a treasured wife, mother and Granny.
We are also remembering my Auntie Bridget. When my granny passed away Auntie Bridget sort of took on the role of Granny duties. And to this day , I can say she truly shaped who I am. She was so kind, so delicate, always fair. Auntie Bridget loved church and keeping her rosary beads close to her (which is something I like to do now because of her), everything in her home was perfect and beautiful. Some of the best memories of my childhood are school holidays at my Auntie Bridget’s. And walking through her front door and getting a whiff of her homemade chicken soup that she was cooking. Everyone who knew her, held a special place in their hearts for Auntie Bridget and that’s a fact. We miss her everyday.
And finally we are remembering my Granny Flynn (Auntie Bridget’s sister and my Mums Granny) she too passed when I was baby so I don’t have any memories with her and I so wish I did because of the stories I hear she was such a kind and wonderful person to know. I have one picture of her holding me when I was just born, I’m asleep in her lap and she is looking down at me just like an angel and she is so very gently holding my tiny hand with the tips of her fingers, the picture is so beautiful and special because although I never knew her that picture shows how much she loved me and how many memories we would have made together , the memories would have been wonderful. My mum describes her as so elegant and very much “a lady” and she was a huge part of my mum’s growing up, almost everyday they would see her, she was like a “second mum”. It just shows how treasured she was.
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From Mrs. Caroline Metcalfe Hillman
Hello Dad
We have many Memories. We can share. At Christmas.. we knew you were with us every day. We all are sending our love to you today. ❤️
Georgina Thompson
From Mrs. Michelle McKinnon
My heart is broken Mum. I miss you so much and cannot imagine a future without you in it. You are so precious and the pivotal point of our family. It’s not fair that you had to go so soon.
We love you so much.
Your forever loving daughter,
Michelle xxxxx
Passed away at St Barnabas Hospice Saturday 17th December 2022. Forever 67. Mum, grandma, wife, mother in law, daughter, sister, friend.
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From Mr Regan Musson
Will be missing you this Christmas.
Love you so much!
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From Mrs Nina craggs
in my mind every day and always in my heart, remembering your laughter and zest for fun and life at Christmas time. Love and miss you every day xx
Charlie Bakhtiary
From Miss Megan Ford
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From Miss Andrea Cooper
Merry Christmas to my darling mum ❤️ 5 years past … 5 Christmas ???? without you … never forgotten dearly missed. ALWAYS ❤️
Daniel Martland
From Mrs Victoria Martland
Daniel, Not having you with us all to celebrate Christmas is not something we will ever get use to. This year our first without you will be so hard however Ethan, Harper and I will try to smile and fill it full of laughter like you would have done. Your sense of humour is what got us all through the hardest of times. We will all use this same outlook on life at Christmas to make it as special as it can be. You will be in our thoughts and in all that we do xx You are so missed, yet still loved so much xx
St Barnabes allowed us all as a family to have that quality time. The children were able to spend time with their Dad in a comfortable and safe setting. The staff went above and beyond for us all and embraced Dans wicked sense of humour. They made him feel safe and cared for him with such compassion and dignity. We were all looked after nothing was ever too much trouble. The most important thing they did was allowed us to have some extra time and memories.
Having a light shine in honour of Dan warms our hearts and gives us some comfort.
It was never goodbye but see you soon
Every day is a Dan day
Forever loved
Always Vicky, Ethan and Harper xx
Every
Knowing we can give back to them in this way helps us all feel we are doing something when a Thank you just isn’t enough for our gratitude.
Sybil Armstrong
From Mrs. Sue Craven
My wonderful much loved Mum. Forever in our thoughts, hearts and minds!
Jennifer Marnie
From Mr. Ronald Marnie
with you always.
Celina Leatherland
From Mrs Olave Smith
Special thoughts of our dear daughter and sister Celina. Missed more than words can say. You are in our hearts forever. Love Mum, Sharon and family.
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From Mrs Susan Ullyatt
Pete and Dave,
Two much loved brothers and an uncle to Charlie and Erin. You are both sadly missed and taken far too soon. You were both amazing brothers and as you left, a little piece of my heart left with you. You are both together now and pain free. I’m sure you look down over the girls with pride.
Love you lots
Sue, Joe, Charlie and Erin x
Doreen Groves & John Groves
From Miss Sandra Groves
Wishing my mum and dad a very happy Christmas, miss you at this time of year, always in my heart never forgotten love you both xx
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From Mrs. Kath Burke
Remembering a very special Mum and Dad, always in our thoughts.
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From Mrs. Jo Goy
Our family's had some wonderful holidays and Christmases together. Julie was always the life and soul of any party's we had. She was a wonderful sister.
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From Mrs. Jill Trofer
Love you and miss you so much my lovely caring husband and father and poppa too our grandchildren xx
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From Miss Carlie Shucksmith
Love you always. Xx
Ian McGregor, Margaret McGregor, Bridget Barrett, Mary Flynn, Patrick Flynn, Great Granny McGregor & Robert McGregor
From Miss Molly Scarborough
Dear Granny Grandad, Auntie Bridget, Great Granny and Grandad Flynn and Great Granny and Grandad McGregor, we all miss you very very much especially around a special time as Christmas when we wish you could all be with us. Some of you , Granny, Great Granny& Grandad Flynn and McGregor I’ve unfortunately never got to meet you but some of you may remember me as a tiny baby but I wish that I was blessed with time with all of you to really know what wonderful people you really were but luckily I feel so close to you and I have so many stories from everyone to learn so much about you all and I know you are always with me. Grandad, I got so many wonderful years with you but I’m still not over the fact you are no longer with us, the world was so much brighter with you in it. With your passion for music, your warm embrace whenever you gave me a hug, so tight but so warm. Your determination with everything you did and the fact you just were my best friend in the whole world. Christmas is very hard without you, you would always be helping around the house doing piles of ironing or helping mum with some DIY or suddenly on Christmas Day saying we needed to take the dining room door off ha ha, you were full of surprises. I miss you so very much and I love you, please kiss Granny for me and tell her I am always thinking of her. And Auntie Bridget, who basically became my Granny, you were a pillar in my life, you taught me so much about cooking, elegance and grace, you devotion to God was so admirable and really rubbed off on me. Your gentle voice and guidance in everything raised me to be who I am today. I miss you so much sometimes when I’m having a bad day all I can think of is how much I need you. But I know you are with me and i with you.
Merry Christmas to my wonderful family who are never forgotten and so happy in our thoughts.
Ivy Vamplew, Norman Vamplew, Alice Hendrick & James Hendrick
From Mrs Wendy Hendrick
Another year has gone by without you.
You are always in our thoughts.
We hold our memories of you deep in our hearts forever.
All our Love
Wendy,Graham, Nicola, Ross,Matthew,Josh & Lily
xxxx
George Sutherland
From Mrs. Amanda Potterton
To a very special man my dad , my hero I’m glad you’re at peace now and out of pain ,it broke my heart when you left us but I know you are always looking down at us ,we all love you so much Love always Amanda ,Kev, Adam and Beth xxxx
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From Ms Carol Haith
In our memories you both live on x x x With Love Always x x x
Laura Houlihan
From Miss Emma Houlihan
Every year without fail mom would drop the turkey- it was a Christmas tradition!
Tony Brown
From Mrs. Eloise Drysdale
I’ll be lighting up a life again for my Pops.. this is a special occasion and so moving.. We like to think he’s shining bright on top of the Christmas tree and like to visit throughout the festive period. St Barnabas means a lot to us they give amazing care as the most difficult times not only to their patients but families too.. I’ll also be dedicating lights to my Mama, Grangrad & Ella.. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS ♥️???????? xx
Heather Mallinson
From Miss Rachel Mallinson
Our first Christmas without you! You were always at the very centre of Christmas celebrations, making it the most magical time for everyone! How will we ever do it without you? Thank you for teaching us what it’s all about..LOVE! We’ll miss you and hopefully we won’t forget the carrots! MISS YOU & LOVE YOU SO MUCH, ALWAYS! Love Rachel, Gav & Neve XXX
Andy Phillips
From Mrs Carol Phillips
To my wonderful husband Andy
Missing you so much but have such wonderful memories of a life well lived. Love you forever
Carol xxx
Mike Mills
From Miss Jane Mills
A much loved Husband, Dad & Grandad who is missed and loved everyday. Thank you to all your staff who cared for him in his final days xxx
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From Mrs Patricia Steed
Remembering Alan a very dear husband, dad, grandad and great grandad who sadly passed away on 6 August 2024, always our favourite Santa
Irene & Ken Pyrah
From Mrs. Julie Jones
I love and miss you both so much, I wish I could have just one day to spend with you both, to hear your voices and to feel your touch. I love you both so much it hurts that you’re not here, but I have memories ❤️
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From Mrs Claire Alwyn-Clark
Know that you are always in our thoughts and hearts x