Remembering fondly happy family times with love.

To Grandad,

Merry Christmas! We all miss you so much!

Love from all of us!

IN MEMORY OF GRAHAM AND JOAN WOLDEN
THINKING OF YOU BOTH AT THIS CHRISTMAS COMING TIME
AND EVERY OTHER DAY WERE EVER YOU MAYBE
MISSING YOU BOTH DEARLY
LOVE FROM ALL YOUR FAMILY XXXX

I miss you both so much. You were both my guiding light x

Grandad,
You are so very missed.
Our lives are not the same.
We will forever cherish memories of you.
Until we meet again.
All our love forever.

Loved and remembered this Christmas and always x

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.

We love and miss you always Dad xxx

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

I will always remember his loving and caring personality

You’ll always be home with us at Christmas. Miss you dad.

Dad
We lost you at Christmas last year. Can’t think of a better way to honour your life and Thank you for the loving husband and Dad you have been. Your light and your fighting spirit lives on in all of us. We Love and Miss you everyday but I know we will feel your spirit around us at Christmastime.

Love from your ever loving a family, wife Patricia, Children Mark,Tracy & Colin, Lisa.
Grandchildren Caleb and Ethan xxxxxx

Rachael, you are in my heart and head always and forever. You were a shining light to all with your empathy and kindness, I wish I could have seen the person you would have become. I am so proud of you my darling girl. love Dad xxx

Always remembered and forever loved my PB xx

A light for my lovely Mum who loved Christmas and life.
Missed every day and always in our thoughts,

Sarah, Jim, Harry & Angus xxxx

Mum passed away 2 years ago and would've been 80 this November. She loved a party and getting dressed up, the sparklier the better!
We'll be raising a glass or two to you on your birthday and at Christmas.
Love and miss you so much xxxx

In memory of a beautiful Grandma, mother, and wife. I’ll always remember Christmas and Boxing Day with you.

Finally together. The best mum and dad, nanny and grandad we could of wished for. Missed every day. Love ya all xx

Thinking of our wonderful Mum and Nana at Christmas time. Always in our thoughts. She will be so greatly missed as she is every day. Sending her all our love and kisses. xxxxxx

Im missing you so much Nana💛
I hope you are resting up there with Grandad. Love you always and forever, godbless xxx