Pop/Dad and Mother, Granny and Grandad,
Thank you for everything. We still miss you.
Love you forever,
Phillip, Ann, Emma and Tori
xxxx

Remembering Paul, our dearly loved husband and father. Not just at Christmas but always.

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.

I miss my husband very much,
I will love him always and forever ❤️xx

Margaret, you will be never forgotten, and I will always remember all of the sixty Christmas's that we shared together, many with children and grandchildren, they all miss you as I do and will be thinking and praying for you this Christmas.
God Bless
Alan xxxxx

Wonderful parents, together again, but so sadly missed.

In loving memory of John, much loved husband, dad, gdad and great gdad. To have known you was a precious gift. You made every day like Christmas and we loved you dearly xxx

Thinking about you x

Always on my mind xxx

To my amazing pops, miss you so much, especially this time of year, hate the empty place at our table, know you are always with us, will love and remember you forever, your little emsie xx

christmas isnt the same without you loved christmas and we love youxx

Thinking of you this Christmas, thank you for sending us our precious baby girl ~ Ada Denise ~ to help heal our broken hearts.
Watch over & protect her
You are always in our hearts & thoughts, Love You, from your loving family xxxx

We miss you forever and always

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

A shining bright just for you! Always remembered and loved missed everyday! Love you dad love Carrie xx

For Mum/Nanna, you will never be forgotten xx

For Keith, our much loved son, brother and friend. Never forgotten.

Another Christmas without you and it doesn't get any easier.
Love you Pops xxx

My grandma collected on behalf of St Barnabas for many years prior to her sad passing. I spent the majority of my Christmas’s with her, sharing the festive day which normally ended with some games of scrabble, of course, she always won! In honour of all the work she did to help St Barnabas, I want to carry on her legacy by supporting this charity which was very close to her heart.

In memory of our beautiful, talented granddaughter, Emelia, who we miss so much. Grandma and Grandpa

For my wonderful Poppa, you were the most amazing chap and you made my life magical.

I miss you every second of every day.

All my love forever, Linney xxx

St Barnabas made it possible for my husband to spend his last weeks at home as he wished and I was well supported.

Always called Christmas 'Humbug' but so enjoyed the season, families getting together and seeing the joy of watching others opening presents.

Loving husband and Father – greatly missed.

Our first Christmas without Mum (who died 28 July 2020), and the 15th without Dad (29 November 2006). Forever in our hearts.

Thinking of you all, especially at this time of year! You are missed but never forgotten, we all love you so much!
All our love, always xxxxx

Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please spend every precious moment with the people you love, make them happy and make yourself happy, create unforgettable memories that will last forever.