Charles & Margaret Hoskins

Irene Hodcroft

Douglas Walker

Amy Cox, Cyril Cox, Jack Humphreys & Dawn Houlton

Sarah Crowther

Paul Guest

Ethan McCauley

David Warde

Paul Collins

Graham Clarke

Tanya Snelling

Amber Green

Ron Haywood

Eileen Smith

Peter Jones

Calvin Metcalfe

John Kinch

Tom Busby

Marvin Baird

Lyn Beard

Andy Whiteley, Frank Bee & Michael Green

Patricia Hodson

Malcolm Holmes, Iris Holmes & Roy Holmes

Malc Butlin

Betty Smith

Richard Hayes

Maurice Stanley, Joyce Stanley & Elsie Laming

Margaret Kenney

Charles & Margaret Hoskins

From Mr Phillip Hoskins

Dad/Pop and Mother,
Remembering many happy times especially at Christmas.
Forever in our hearts.
Love you always,
Ann and Phillip

Irene Hodcroft

From Mrs. Gwyneth Moore

Miss you everyday xx

Douglas Walker

From Miss Katie Walker

Dear Grandad,
It will be the first Christmas without you this year, but I know you’ll be by outside always. Love you always. Katie and Emilie xx

Amy Cox, Cyril Cox, Jack Humphreys & Dawn Houlton

From Mrs Jill Humphreys

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

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.

Paul Guest

From Miss Emily Guest

Christmas was always a special time between my Dad and I. Always big on traditions, we would go pick out a tree together, decorate it and the house whilst listening to Christmas music and eating mince pies!
This year marks 5 years since he passed away, and I have struggled to uphold these traditions the past 5 years, but I finally feel like I will be able to get back to them this year with the fond memories of Christmases past and smile knowing he would be happy that I can get back to enjoying a holiday that I have always loved.

Merry Christmas Dad. I love and miss you everyday. I hope that I do you proud with my Christmas tree choice!! 🙂 xxxx

Ethan McCauley

From Mrs Sarah Ormesher

Keep shining brightly my little man, you are missed very much x

David Warde

From Mrs Abbie Gundersen

To my wonderful Dad, your smile always lit up any room you walked in to. I won't ever forget our fun holidays together and all the adventures we had. You always managed to calm me when I shared my worries and fears with you. You were the eternal optimist and I can still hear your voice in my heart giving me advice when ever I'm troubled. I love you so much dad and still miss you everyday. Your memory remains in my heart until we are together again xxxx

Paul Collins

From Miss Hannah Mott

Remembering Paul at Christmas xxxx

Graham Clarke

From Miss Rebekah Gwyther

Tanya Snelling

From Mrs. Jean Warsap

In loving memory of my darling daughter Tanya. A beautiful girl with a beautiful soul who was loved dearly by all her family.
I miss you so much my darling daughter my heart is broken.
Please wait for mummy to come to you.
I love you Tanya with all my heart ❤️ xxxxx

Amber Green

From Mr Stuart Green

To my beautiful Wife, Amber.

I miss you so much and will never stop loving you. You are my Wifey and will always be so.

Wishing you a very Happy Christmas – I hope you do something fantastic and fill the day with joy.

Love Stuart xxxxx

Ron Haywood

From Mrs Jane Moor

Miss you
Always in my heart
Loved eternally

Eileen Smith

From Mr. shaun morris

Granny

I miss watching the queens speech with you.

Missing you more than ever.

Happy Christmas

xxxx

Peter Jones

From Mrs. Marilyn Jones

Fondest memories of special times spent together at Christmas.
Thinking of you always, love and prayers – Marilyn xxx ????????????

Calvin Metcalfe

From Mrs. Hazel Gillian Metcalfe

Broken hearted without you. Love and miss you. All my love Jill

John Kinch

From Mrs Marion Kinch

Tom Busby

From Miss Jasmin Middlemiss

Tommy B, we all miss you and your magic energy, cheeky sense of humour and gorgeous smile so much!
We will make sure your Christmas Tree looks beautiful and the lights in the garden are just how you like them.
Love you forever and always dude Xxx

Marvin Baird

From Mr Carl Baird

To my beloved brother and best friend in the world..taken suddenly and 1st Christmas without you..life just feels a little less lonely and empty without you..wasn't expecting to lose you at 53 years old..always in my thoughts daily never forget our time together..miss you Marv ❤️ love always Carl ❤️

Lyn Beard

From Mr. Stephen Beard

Andy Whiteley, Frank Bee & Michael Green

From Mrs. Pearl Green

Thinkink of you all, even more so at Christmas time. You are dearly missed and never forgotten! All our love xxxxx

Patricia Hodson

From Mr. Ryan Varley

It breaks my heart having a Christmas without you here Nanna. But you will forever be in our hearts. You have given me wonderful warm Christmas memories which I will cherish forever, and I will be smiling while I think of them this Christmas. Love you lots Nanna xxx

Malcolm Holmes, Iris Holmes & Roy Holmes

From Mrs. Sue Holmes

We will never forget them they will be loved and missed everyday xxx

Malc Butlin

From Mrs Laura Goulder

Dad ,
You are in all our thoughts always .
We love you and miss you so much .
Love from
All of us x x x

Betty Smith

From Mrs. Kelly Healy

For my dearest Auntie Bett. A year has passed and it seems like only yesterday. Those last weeks were made bearable by the love and care of the wonderful hospice. What I'd give just to have a hug again. I miss her more than words.

Richard Hayes

From Mr. Richard Hayes

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

Maurice Stanley, Joyce Stanley & Elsie Laming

From Mrs. Sandra Knowles

Margaret Kenney

From Ms Helen Griggs

Our first year without you at Christmas. It will feel very strange. We miss you Mum/Grandma, Helen & Alice xxx

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