Thoughts of a much loved husband and father.
Missed every day.

Thinking of you always David, love from Steve and Karen

Miss you so much, forever in our hearts 💕

To a one in a million Dad
Loved and missed every day.
God bless. shine bright

Love from Mandy, Jack, Frankie @ Loulou 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.

Happy Heavenly Christmas Dad.
You’re loved and missed every single day.
xxxxxxx

My mum loved Christmas time so this is a fitting tribute

Karen Reader xx

Miss you and love you Grandad xx

To Ian , a beloved husband, Father , and Grandfather
Always in our thoughts,
Forever in our hearts.
We love and miss you greatly
Judy, Hayley, Tyler and Oliver
XXXXXXX

Miss you everyday xx

Always remembered xxx

Your all thought about every day &
Missed by all xxx

He was our Bill, he loved looking after us and was the most generous and kind man. Wonderful husband, dad and grandad. Who loved Disney world the most.

Forever in my heart
Love you
Keith xxxxx

Remembered every day in my thoughts and smiles.
xx

He was always so kind and calm and passed away last November at St.Barnabas Hospice. I loved him so dearly, we wrote to each other regularly, he is greatly missed by myself and his grandson Ethan.

Always in my heart and missed dearly.

Missing you both so much, wish you was here still. You are both together again. Love you so much xxxxx

Husband, Dad and Grandad loved and remembered every day xxxx

So many Christmas memories of the biggest kid of them all. So loved, so missed xxx

If you get a chance to look down on me, I hope you know that I am missing you.

Merry Christmas! We miss you everyday and love you forever Jake.

Remembering my Dad on my first Christmas without him.

Its only been a short time since we lost you but you are remembered by us all.Never forgotten x

Always a light in my life, forever loved and missed

Remembering with love and affection my very dear Dad, Uncle & Auntie at Christmas time.