Sarah Crowther

Lee Phillips

Mammabear Gostelow

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Vivien Raby

Wendy Kaye

Marie Falkinder, Dorothy and Frank Stallebrass, Marion Woolsey & Martha & Joe Farrow

Rachel Stott & Chris Sharman

Wendy Brown

Stephen Loveday

Mark Jackson & Barry Jackson

Karen Skalidaki

Bernard Hewitt

Florencio Wong

Frank Hawley

Sandra Sharp, Elizabeth Ford & Laura Dixon

Eve Hodge, Doug Hodge & Ken Nicholson

Janet Herrick

Jean O’Connor & Brian O’Connor

Glyn Hind & Neville Hind

Betty Nevitt

Richard Hayes

Gerry Kelly

Bunty Brooks & Albie Brooks

Barrie Tozer

Donna LINFORD

Noreen Potts

Alison Frankland

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.

Lee Phillips

From Miss Katie Phillips

My dad, my hero, nothing ever got him down and even when he was receiving care from the hospice he still had the Christmas spirit wearing reindeer headband and flashing nose to “makes the nurses smile” it’s still my fav Christmas picture ever! Such beautiful happy memories it brings back! Loved and missed forever xxxxx

Mammabear Gostelow

From Ms. Deborah Bullock

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From Mrs Leah Crampton

Vivien Raby

From Mr. Keith Raby

Forever in my heart
Love you
Keith xxxxx

Wendy Kaye

From Miss Su Kaye

A much loved mum taken from us far too early.
Miss and think of you every day mum. Xxx

Marie Falkinder, Dorothy and Frank Stallebrass, Marion Woolsey & Martha & Joe Farrow

From Mrs. Carol Farrow

In memory of my dear friend Marie, missed so much every day.
My dear Mum , and my dad who passed away peacefully on January 3rd 1987 at St Barnabas Hospice, the original one on,, Lindum Terrace..
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Rachel Stott & Chris Sharman

From Miss Molly Lound

Wendy Brown

From Mrs Penny Marvin

I have so missed you, since loosing you in August. You loved Christmas and all the decorations. Love you mum xx

Stephen Loveday

From Mrs. Denise Loveday

Mark Jackson & Barry Jackson

From Mrs. Jill Wilkinson

For my wonderful Brother Mark
and
My inspiring and lovely Dad
Miss you both every day
Jill xxxx

Karen Skalidaki

From Mrs. Emma Webb

Merry Christmas Skali I hope you’ll be drinking wine and dancing.
Always thinking of you and miss you loads.
Love little Em xxx

Bernard Hewitt

From Mrs. Janet Hewitt

Loved and missed every day

Florencio Wong

From Miss Glen Wong

We know you're so proud of us all xxx

Frank Hawley

From Miss Maria Hawley

Sandra Sharp, Elizabeth Ford & Laura Dixon

From Mr. David Yates

Family is the most precious thing in life. We miss you all dearly.

Eve Hodge, Doug Hodge & Ken Nicholson

From Mrs. Angela Kieran

Miss you all and think of you everyday ????????????

Janet Herrick

From Ms. Tracey Davis

Jean O’Connor & Brian O’Connor

From Miss Shannon O'Connor

Another Christmas without you both, yet not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. This time of year still doesn’t feel the same, but I reflect on every moment we got to share. The grief of your absence is strongest amidst the festive joy, yet it reminds me how fortunate I was to be so deeply loved.

Merry Christmas, Grandma & Grandad –
cheers to you with a Sherry or two!
I’ll light a candle in memory of you;
two loving hearts still guide me through.
All my love, forever and more –
I’ll see one day, waiting at Heaven’s door. ♥️

Glyn Hind & Neville Hind

From Miss Katie Hind

To remember my loved ones and everyone elses, a magical time of year that can be that little bit more difficult but with memories in the heart helps the christmas lights shine that bit brighter.

Betty Nevitt

From Mrs. Susan Hough

Merry Christmas to a much missed Mum, Nan & Great Nan. Xx

Richard Hayes

From Mr. Richard Hayes

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

Gerry Kelly

From Miss Mckenzie Bennewith

Loving dad, grandad, friend to many so sorely missed.

Bunty Brooks & Albie Brooks

From Mrs. Sally Elliott

To our special very dearly missed Mum Bunty and Dad Albie Brooks.

We love you always, Angels keep you safe to watch over us all xxxx

Barrie Tozer

From Mrs Lesley Tozer

This will be my 3rd Christmas without the love of my life ???? ???? I miss him everyday but at this time of year he would always have some antics up his sleeve making us all laugh, being silly with our grandchildren, I miss everything about him.

Donna LINFORD

From Mr. Charles LINFORD

Donna x

You are in our thoughts and in our hearts always.
We miss you so much.
Shine bright darling.
Love from Charlie and all the kids xx

Noreen Potts

From Mrs Erica Vickers

Alison Frankland

From Ms Emma Goodwin

We miss you today and every day x

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