My husband , my carer in life and my world , I miss you more each day , always loved and thought off in every thing we all do and say , we love and miss you so much , Jill and children x.

Beloved parents and Grandparents, we especially miss you at this time of year, forever in our hearts. Xxx

We miss you both dreadfully. Although we are happy you are both back together again. I think of you both every day and I’m so grateful I was there for you both. Keep shining that light down for me. Until we meet again we love you ❤️

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.

Loved Always, Never Forgotten.
Jean, Sue, Ian and families.
xxx

My Dad loved Christmas! He loved the parties and the presents; he always watched everyone else open theirs and kept his in a pile next to him to savour. He was an incredibly generous man and always made sure everyone who knew him had a treat at Christmas time. This will be our sixth without him; we all miss him very much.

Christmas was always mums favourite time of year, it’s just not the same without you! Love you Heather xxx

Christmas with dad was always the best, endless laughs, endless unwrapping! Boxes in boxes in boxes in boxes!!! Who wraps a plug?!? And of course random presents in crackers! Miss you dad x

In memory of mum, Shirley Farquhar, the heart of our family, who loved Christmas with her family. A loving wife, mum and nanny and soon to be great nanny. Hard to believe our 10th Christmas without you, although you are always with us. We miss you and love you always. Eternal thanks always to the Hospice at Home team who enabled mum to be at home.

It is especially hard at Christmastime without you. You loved Christmas and we would always look forward to spending it with you. Miss you always xxx

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

Remembering you Mum at Christmastime.

Geoff loved Christmas with his family especially seeing his children, Ashley & Emma, faces whilst opening their presents.

Love and miss you dad.
Lots of love, Karen and Kev xxx
Special grandad to Alex and Phil xxx

Remembering my Dad who we lost in 2018. Christmas Day was his birthday.

Mum lives with us in our hearts every day of the year and is loved and sadly missed ❤️❤️❤️

MISS YOUR COMPANY AT COUNTRY CLUB IT'S NOT THE SAME WITH OUT YOU

Happy Christmas Dad – our first one without you. I'll be sure to have a few pints on your behalf!

Forever missed and loved

Many treasured memories

Still loved and missed by all the family, especially at Christmas time.

Goodbyes hurt the most, when the story was not finished…
You are forever missed. I promise I’ll live the life that you never got to. Love you all. X

In memory of a loving husband dad and grandad

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