Our first Christmas without you Oddy…. But our memories and love for you will never fade.

A dearly loved Mum, grandma and great grandma. Remembered always.

For a wonderful Dad and Grandad remembering all the special memories

Love Jo,Adam,Amy,Tom & Ellis xxx

The third Christmas without our darling son Jack, each one as painful as the first. He will, forever be 19 and missed so, so much by everyone who knew him but especially his family… us mum and dad, his brothers, their partners and children

Our superhero Gary, the biggest kid at Christmas, so loved and so missed.

Our first Christmas without you Dad, so very missed every day and always with so much love from us all xxx

Remembering all the fruit loaves you made me this time of year!
Shine bright Grandma,
Love from Lucy xx

In memory of my darling husband Malcolm, a wonderful man, beloved always.

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

Julie loved Christmas, she was a wonderful sister and friend ❤ xx

In memory of a loving husband dad and grandad

Miss you Auntie Megan

My Beautiful Hannah, I Miss You so Much. I Love You to the Moon and Back my Little Mole Pie xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Always thinking of you Mum ❤

Hope you’re looking after my Phil up there Grandma, love and miss you both so much xxx

IN MEMORY OF GRAHAM AND JOAN WOLDEN WILL BE THINKING OF YOU BOTH THIS CHRISTMAS AND ALWAYS WHERE EVER YOU MAYBE LOVE FROM ALL YOUR FAMILY XXX

TO GRANDMA,
WE MISS YOU SO MUCH, NOTHING IS THE SAME WITHOUT YOU, WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHINGTHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR US.
LOTS OF LOVE,
OLIVIA AND ELLIE XXX

you truly were the most caring????kind????funny????loveable????selfless Mum & Dad Grandma & Grandad us girls could ever wish for ….the angels came far to soon????we miss you every single day ????I truly hope your dancing with the angels ????if love could of saved you…you would both be here forever ???????????? forever young ????keep us close always …until we meet again love all of us????x

Claire, missed always. Helen & Mum xx

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.

Always in my heart xx

My beautiful mum, my best friend, the best grandma to my babies, the most selfless and brave person I've ever known.
Our first Christmas without you. Not a day goes by without thinking about you, talking about you and Christmas will be no different. I miss you so, so much.
We love you to the moon and back.

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

For Gary, the biggest kid at Christmas so many brilliant memories of Christmas together. Loved and missed every day but more than ever at Christmas. Special kisses for grandad from Brooke, Blake, Sebastian and Elody xxxxx

Remembering you Rachael now and always. Merry Christmas wherever you may be.

Love your sister Gemma xxxx