THANK YOU FOR THE HAPPY TIMES WE HAD

Loved and missed every day xx

Always remembered

Dad
Missing you & your festive shirt this Christmas
Love all your girls xxx

Miss you so much, nothing compares

Dave you were my big brother and a wonderful uncle to the girls. You kept your sense of humour until the very end. Proud to say you were my brother.
Love you lots Sue x

My brother Lee, the guy with the world's biggest smile. Our first christmas with out you. Shine bright x

10th March 1958 – 11th December 2017
Taken too soon, aged 59 years.
Loved and remembered everyday.
Jennifer, Lindsay, Christopher and Andrew xxxx

My parents passed away 23 years and 9 years ago respectively, and although they didn't require the services of St Barnabas, I feel this local charity is such a worthy cause. The Light up a Life fundraiser is a wonderful idea. You remember your loved ones who have passed each and every day, but this Light up a Life at Christmas is especially special! Forever remembered…

You brought us love and happiness from the day you were born, You became a loving caring son ,a fantastic husband and soul mate to Jeanie brilliant dad to Reece and Regan and a devoted Grandpa to Oliver and Isabella.
We miss you every day but we cherish every moment of your life JON love always Mum and Dad (Muss)

I miss my beautiful daughter Lesley everyday, and always donate to Light up a Light and raise funds by holding a coffee morning. Lesley always enjoyed her weekly trips to St. Barnabas to socialise with other people in a similar position to herself. Her last few days were spent in St. Barnabas where she had tender loving care. My only child she left met the best legacy of all – a wonderful grandaughter and grandson. I now have 4 great grandchildren and I know Lesley would be so proud of them all. xxxxx

Thanks for our wonderful life.

Remembering my dad, who loved Christmas and lef5 us far too soon

Hoping you’re watching all our adventures from on high.
We love you and miss you
Love you always xxxx

My mum was the best mum and friend I could have wished for. We laughed, we cried we were their for each other always. To loose such a wonderful person makes me realise how lucky I was to have you in my life. For that I will always be grateful. X

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.

Lots of happy memories of our 52 years together

Love you Dad ….miss you everyday
Xx

Taken too soon

My dad absolutely loved life and Christmas, he was a wonderful man and st barnabas was amazing with his end of life care ????

Will be thinking of you both. Wish you were with us. Love always. Xx

I’m remembering my lovely, kind, funny and generous Grandad and great grandad to my 3 children.
We miss you everyday, it’s been a really tough time not having you with us but we talk about you snd our memories and we look for you in each day.
Cobie and I look for you in the sky ????
Love and miss you so much xxx

Gone too soon, you weren’t ready to go, fly high, test in peace, time to spend Christmas with your mum, external love always xxx

Mum, Missing you at Christmas lots of love Emma, Nigel, Charlie and Isabella xxxx

Thinking of you this Christmas Mum. Xxxx