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

The most incredible man, who we all love and miss dearly. Thinking of all our special memories and wishing him a heavenly Merry Christmas. Sending love from us all and a special kiss from his Great-Granddaughter Lilia ❤️

To Kevin,

I’ve never met you, but want to say how wonderful your daughter is. There were times I didn’t think I would make it through the year, but she has saved me in more ways than she’ll ever know and I will be forever grateful.

You should be sooooo proud of her and I know she misses you so much.

Hopefully one day I’ll get to meet you and tell you how wonderful she is, how she has turned in to a beautifully funny and kind person, always thinking about others.

James

Strength not measured just in years, but seen in kindness measured forever.

Wonderful memories Dad
Much love Jill xx

Thinking of you this Christmas Mum. Xxxx

This may be our second Christmas without you, but we know you will be us in spirt. Merry heavenly Christmas to you.
Love
S and J xxx

In memory of a brother I never knew, passed away only 3 days old and my devoted parents bore the tragedy in silence.

Remembering my mum Jeanie who is loved and missed by so Many x

The best dad anyone could wish yo have.
Lots of love always and forever ❤️

Missed Mum more this year than ever before. I became a Granny and would so loved her to have met baby Martha Melly.

Forever in our hearts

Dear Janet. Always in our thoughts and prayers and never forgotten.
Lots of love Tony, Fiona, Tracy and Clare, plus your grandchildren.xxxxxx

Our first Christmas without you. We miss you so much beautiful boy

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.

RIP my darling husband David 1year today Christmas and our lives will never be the same miss you so much until we meet again

Happy Christmas to you all.
Thinking of you at this special time of the year

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

My wonderful wife of sixty years.

This is in memory of my Grandad, I have a lot of great memories of my Grandad

Thinking of you with so much love and very happy cherished memories. Many things remind us all of you daily x