Craig Fowler

Craig Fowler

Sarah Crowther

David Williams

ERNEST CLIXBY

Lesley Brumby

Ken Cook

Cliff Cottingham & Henry Milne

Amanda Pattenden

keith Bradley

Faith Kraatz

Eileen and Bernard Minogue

Sandra Auckland

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Graham Bambrook

Linda James

Graham Lidgett

Susan Godley & Daren Buttriss

Pat Parker

David George

Stephen Rowland

Colin Dove

James Cudbertson

Len Dickinson

Natty Gidman

Maureen Wilson & Nigel Houghton

Alan Hills

ROBERT Littlewood

Craig Fowler

From Miss Beck Fowler

Miss you dad. Wish you were here to share Christmas with Baxy. I’ll tell him about the special stars for Grandad Craig when we decorate the tree this year. Love always Becky xxx

Craig Fowler

From Miss Becky Fowler

All dad used to ask for every Christmas was a “nice jumper and a nice aftershave”. Once he’d unwrapped them he’d immediately put on the jumper and spray himself all over and sit with a smile on his face.
Miss you dad x

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.

David Williams

From Mrs Margaret Williams

ERNEST CLIXBY

From Mrs. ELEANOR CLIXBY

JUST WISHING YOU WERE STILL HERE TO SHARE OUR MEMORIES TOGETHER

Lesley Brumby

From Mrs. Vanessa Proctor

Missing you so much sleep tight x

Ken Cook

From Ms. Michaela McGorty

Dad, I don't know how to make the stuffing like you and grandad did so dinner can never be the same. Thank you for the years you kept opening the kitchen door, always at the wrong time, and rolling your eyes at my obsessive list checking. No one else can take that place. I miss you.

Cliff Cottingham & Henry Milne

From Ms. Hilary Cottingham

Remembering happy times

Amanda Pattenden

From Miss Gemma Melhuish

Thinking of you today, and everyday; remembering the light you brought to the world.
With love from Gemma, Becky, Ettie, Joe and Ashley xxx

keith Bradley

From Mrs Geraldine Bradley

Remembering all our happy times
thinking off you Keith this christmas
love Gen

Faith Kraatz

From Mrs. Victoria Butler

Mum,

Forever loved, forever missed xxx

Eileen and Bernard Minogue

From Mrs. Ann Rowlett

Sandra Auckland

From Mrs Karen Smith

Always Loved. Always Remembered. Always With Us. Keep Shining Bright Mum xxx

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From Mrs Lia Clayton

Graham Bambrook

From Mrs Annette Bambrook

Let your light shine on, you are always in my heart.

Linda James

From Mr. Anthony Smith

To my beautiful wifey Linda at Christmas.
You were and still are the light of my life. Now your light will shine brightly under the moon, and I love you to the moon and back.
With all my love
Anthony

Graham Lidgett

From Miss Clare lidgett

My dear dad Graham sadly passed away 4 years ago to Alzheimer’s he had such a lovely smile that lit up the whole world. Myself my mum Josie and my sister Joanne miss him every day we love you lots Dad xxx

Susan Godley & Daren Buttriss

From Mrs. Emma Buttriss

Christmas won’t be the same without you here with us mum, you’ve been our rock since we lost Daren, me and the girls miss you every day not just Christmas xx I hope they celebrate Christmas in heaven xx Happy Christmas xx ???? ❤️????❤️????❤️

Pat Parker

From Mr. John Baines

PAT, love you always. Thank you for your love. Miss you for ever sweetheart

David George

From Mrs Helen Burns

My much loved younger brother, the 1st Christmas you won't be with your family.

Stephen Rowland

From Mrs Michele Rowland

Steve died on 26th April 2023 at St Barnabus Hospice in Grantham after being diagnosed with cancer 5 months previously. Steve is dearly missed by me and his children and grandchildren.

Steve will be on our minds and forever in our hearts.

831 xxx

Colin Dove

From Mrs. Amanda Blow

James Cudbertson

From Mrs. Kim Gabbitas

Thinking of our special Dad and Grandad with all our love at Christmastime. We miss you so much. Xxxx

Len Dickinson

From Mrs Jane Everett

Loved Deeply and never forgotten

Natty Gidman

From Mr Phil Gidman

This is our second Christmas without you Natty. We didn't acknowledge the holiday through pain without you last year, but this year we welcome the festivities back into our home with you very much front and centre of our minds.
It's important for us to pay respect to the time of year that you loved the most and we hope that in whichever way you can, you join us in spirit and guide us in love.
We miss you dearly Natty, you know that and you are the first and last thought of us on any day.
Mummy and Daddy are your best friends, Jack and Finlay are your brothers.
You are perfect son, we love you with all our hearts.
You are everything. X

Maureen Wilson & Nigel Houghton

From Miss Kerry Houghton

Our Nanna was the heart of Christmas for our family, we miss you so much but we carry on celebrating for you xx

Dad, who would always wake is up on Christmas morning because he was so excited to see us open our presents. I miss the 5am text messages as an adult asking if Santa has been to my home yet. Love you Dad xx

Alan Hills

From Mrs Jillian Hills

We will remember the Christmas Nativity’s and shows you used to organise and do and we’d play games for hours. Christmas is a special time for us all.

ROBERT Littlewood

From Mrs Jane Littlewood

This will be the first Christmas without Rob, having been together for 52 years. He was lucky enough to spend his last 4 days in your hospice which I will be forever thankful. Keep up the good work St Barnabas, your amazing.

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