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.
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
The light of my life, the centre of my universe. Lost without you xxx
Rod I’ll love and remember you always and forever xx❤️
If love could have saved you, you’d have lived forever ♥️ .. My beautiful Mum xx
Christmas isn’t the same without you, we will miss you again this year but we’ll be thinking about you. Love you big bro xx
My Mum was the light and glue of our family. We have been lost without her and this time of year is always such a reminder of the missing piece of our family. Merry Christmas Mum xxx
Merry Christmas Mummy. Shine bright you will always be with us
Thank you for always being the best mum anyone could ever wish for, you have always been more than a mum you have been our best friend too.
You have given us the best life filled with so much happiness and laughter, and I know you will continue to do so in our memories
Words can not explain how much we miss you. We love you so much mum.
Remembering Uncle Reggie this Christmas
Miss you Bro, Keep shining bright xx
Remembering Chris and John at this time of the year. So many lovely memories of our times together with Geoff and myself. You will both always be remembered – with all my love Gill
Charles Everitt – Dad the most amazing father and beautiful person.
Dr Charles Thomas Everitt ( Downing College Cambridge)
My brother passed too young, forever in all our hearts
I love you my son and miss you very much. Mum xxxx
Loved so very much, remembered every day.
Happy Christmas to my 2 angels. I miss you both lots. Happy Christmas x
Think of you every day and miss you so much..❤
You will always be in our hearts, loving wife, mother and Nanna. Miss you xxxx
In loving memory of our beautiful mum.
This will be our first Christmas without you. It was always such a happy time for us and you loved to get the family together for a big meal out go out dancing with dad.
Thank-you for always being there, supporting me and giving unconditional love. I never felt judged by you, and you always made me feel secure taking my own path in life.
We can't believe you are gone and will miss you forever.
happy christmas darling this year will be a hard one first without you and first as a mummy & daddy we know you will be with us christmas morning and miss you so so much. we love you all the world your loving wife and baby girl xxx
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
Very special woman. You used to say I was your favourite grandchild, and I was there at your last breath. Miss and love you always x
We had the privilege of being with our baby Emma for just one day yet ever since keeping her lovingly within our hearts.
Stewart was a lovely man and at this time of the year he would be getting his Santa suit ready for a busy month ahead with visits to care homes, schools, playgroups, toy library also private visits to homes without dad as he would be serving abroad! He was. Proud Freeman of Lincoln, always wearing his gown with pride! Sadly missed by his family but always in our hearts❤️
Christmas with dad was always the best, endless laughs, endless unwrapping! Boxes in boxes in boxes in boxes!!! Who wraps a plug?!? And of course random presents in crackers! Miss you dad x
My parents passed away 23 years and 9 years ago respectively, and although they didn't require the services of St Barnabas, I feel this local charity is such a worthy cause. The Light up a Life fundraiser is a wonderful idea. You remember your loved ones who have passed each and every day, but this Light up a Life at Christmas is especially special! Forever remembered…
My husband,my best friend , my strength , I miss you every minute off each day . Forever watch over us xxx
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.
The most wonderful father who is loved and missed every day. Love from your loving daughter Clemmie xxxx