Our first Christmas without you, we love you and miss you so much, thinking of you always x x

Loved and missed so very much.

After 64 years together there's a big gap in life, very much loved and missed. The first Christmas alone will be hard. Lots of love, Derek

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.

L
LOST YOUR BATTLE AGAINST CANCER

LOVE YOU FOREVER

YOUR DAVE XXX

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by all of her loved ones.

My mum loved Christmas so it was always a very special time of year

Chris loved Lincoln Cathedral and the history there not only national/ local history but our family has been associated with the cathedral for 1000 years.

Always Remembered
Love Diane Sue & Mandy

Our first Christmas without you….Love you forever Mum xx

Dave – still miss you lots, lots of love Sue

Thinking of you "Pops" now and always
love Cheryl xx

In memory of a wonderful husband and father

A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, forever missed

Merry Christmas Gaga,
We miss you and think of you everyday.
Love you
Charlie (Lee and Josie) xx

Chris loved Christmas and the joy it brings to families and individuals alike. Her birthday was on the 21st December and our daughters wedding anniversary on the 22nd, so a very happy time with lots to celebrate. Chris was a Christian and had faith that Jesus would help her through the difficult times, which I am sure he did. Our Christmas festivities started by attending the carol service at the Cathedral and then getting ready for the big day with our daughter and her family. She took so much pleasure in giving and seeing the joy that it brought to others – that is what I remember about her at this time of year.

You were my best friend and I will miss you forever and love you always-until we meet again

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

Twinkle twinkle little stars
Up in heaven is where you are
Flying high and twinkling bright
Our guiding stars , our shining light
Twinkle twinkle little stars
Our perfect angels is who you are
Love you always
Lots of love
Dianna , Paul , Ben
Aimee , Harlii
Rebekah , Chloe , Jaymie , Daniel , Mollie
xxxxxxxxx

For Mum/Nanna, you will never be forgotten xx

with love as always especially for mum who passed away on Christmas eve.

My dad absolutely loved life and Christmas, he was a wonderful man and st barnabas was amazing with his end of life care ????

You will always be missed x But your memory lives on and I know that those memories will live for ever x Miss you Mum . I will toast you this Christmas with a glass of sherry x