This is my first Christmas without you Granny. I think about you every day and I wish you could visit me here. I hope Im making you proud
With lots of love
Caoimhe

Always remembered xxx

Faith taken from this world far too early xx Heaven gained a beautiful Angel ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thinking of you at this Christmas time sending lots of love upto heaven for you all xxxx
Especially my darling son Justin who we lost on the 10th of May this is our first Christmas without you and it's breaking our hearts , have a latte and a drink of Bailey's with Grandad and Maureen big hugs lots of love
Mum, George, Jay, Michelle,James, Lucy , JJ and Jared xxxxxx

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.

In memory of my beautiful sister Donna Markham, who sadly passed away last year. Lovingly looked after by the staff at St Barnabas.

Emma is our daughter, born 14 June 1988, who stayed with us for just one day. We have taken part in the Light a Light procession every year since, this is her part of Christmas.

Tilly is our first grandchild, born March 2020, whom we have not been able to meet and cuddle yet due to the COVID Pandemic and travel restrictions across the World. Instead of being able to show her the Christmas Tree in person, to have her own light shining on it is the next best thing.

My Darling Peter,
This is our first christmas without you, we miss you so much, and angel and i think of you every single day, i hope that you are okay, remember that we love you so much,

merry christmas jay! i hope you’re partying hard up there. love you always <3

With all our love, always xxx.

Loving mother's and grandmothers and now great grandmothers. May they continue to shine in the afterlife as strongly as they did in life

Christmas memories of a very special man. X

Our Beautiful Nanny, Loved and Missed so much Every day ❤️
We hope you are happy back with Grandad now Nanny.
Love You Forever and Always xxxx

Alec – thoroughgoing Lancastrian – actor, brilliant singer, lovely, lovely bloke.

Our first Christmas without my lovely husband , it will be so strange and sad but you will be with us in our hearts and memories not just at Christmas but always .
We love you
from Helen xxxxxxxxxx

This is a sad and happy time of year for me; as I remember your passing in Oct 2014, but also a happy time in December as it was also your birthday and we started our celebration of Christmas by attending the Carole service in the Cathedral and then celebrated Christmas with all the family.

It's nearly 6yrs since Mick was taken from us. Life has been so different without him. So many occasions he has missed and would have loved but always in our hearts and minds and loved forever. Angela, Dale,Neil,Liam,Nessa,Jacob,Josie and great grandchildren xxx

My Dad died in St Barnabas Hospice on 7th October 1994 & I will never forget all you did for us as a family.
My Mum died on 1st August 2014 & my lovely husband on 10th August 2016.
I miss them all every day but more so at this time of year.
They will always be loved & forever in my heart.
Mel

Missing dad this Christmas

Remembering my wonderful husband , I will love and miss you forever , sleep well , still broken hearted and always will be ……. Your Jackie xxxxxx????????

We had the privilege of being with our baby Emma for just one day yet ever since keeping her lovingly within our hearts.

Grandad Barry was the greatest of all time, he played the role of Grandad and Dad all our life, we miss him every day, hope we’ve made you proud xx

I will always remember our last Christmas, 2019, as being very special, we were all together for the last time.
I now know how precious every day of our 53 years together was and now what lovely memories I have for ever.

Remembering my Dad on my first Christmas without him.