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.
Merry Christmas Nan and Grandad, we miss you loads! xx
Missing you more than anything and would give anything to have one last day with you. Times are really hard at the moment.
All our love xXx
Wonderful parents, both cared for by St Barnabas at home
Gone but never forgotten
Remembering my beautiful wife and best friend, Kerry.
The best Mum to Sam and Alex.
Never forgotten, spoken of daily and always beside us. Love you xxx
To my Mamma & Dadda I miss you so much , life doesn’t get any easier without you in it but I know you will be jiving away together up there. Keep our Ben safe in your arms until we are together again love and miss you so much . Love you always Teresa xxxx
Our first Christmas without you….Love you forever Mum xx
My Pete, it's been 9 weeks now and I don't know where the days go or how I get through them. You told me I'd be OK, a strong woman you said. My heart is broken, my tears fall daily. Miss you so much and love you you to eternity. Shine bright always you were simply the best. All my love forever Di xxx
In memory of our Dad, Jake. Christmas isn’t the same without you falling asleep with a glass of red in your hand after your dinner. Loved and missed every day from Darren, Tracy and family xx
Forever Loved and Missed
Josephine and Tony are greatly missed by all the family and never forgotten. With love from Jack and Mary and all the family.
The most loving and beautiful parents anyone could wish for. Holding you in our hearts forever ❤️
Our first Christmas without you, shine bright up there. Loved and missed everyday xx xx
We losted Grandma Maxwell in 1989 but we still miss her.
Paula x
Our dear mum was a beautiful lady who cared for everyone she ever met. She was kind, loving and funny. It was a privilege to have her as our mum. She was also the best Grandma in the World and we miss her every single day. We hope you’re having fun with dad again. Sweet dreams both of you.
Miss you and love you loads dad – Nina and Nigel
My mum and Dad always made Xmas time so special for us and I would love to keep the Christmas spirit alive for them with the twinkling lights on the memory tree.. also for our baby son Jack born sleeping
Remembering my good friend Dawn who spent her last weeks in the wonderful care of st Barnabas xxx
Mum and Dad, always loved and remembered
Cracking open a tin of biscuits for you this Christmas! We all love and miss you lots, from the Lewin and Potter family. xxxxx
This will be the first year of my life that I will not be able to speak to you on Christmas Day. Always in my thoughts. Love you Mum xx
Miss my lovely Mummy so much this time of the year Christmas just isn't the same without you.
Love you Mummy ❤️
ALWAYS
For a wonderful Dad and Grandad remembering all the special memories
Love Jo,Adam,Amy,Tom & Ellis xxx
Happy Christmas, my darling boy! Its never been the same without your happy smile on Christmas morning. I miss you so much. xxxx
My wonderful parents. Gone but never forgotten. Always in my heart. Xx
Thinking of you Jeanie my Mum my best friend. Loved and missed by so many xxx????????????
Another year without you mum! Love & miss you always. Lots of love Steph, Claire, Amy, Amanda, michaela, Mark & Demi & all your grandkids ???? xx