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.

Miss you Mummy.
Lots of love, Ed, Georgie & Soph Xxxx

Forever missed xx

To my wonderful husband Andy
Missing you so much but have such wonderful memories of a life well lived. Love you forever
Carol xxx

Always in our hearts & forever in our thoughts mum, love from all you're kids & grandkids x

Merry Christmas Lee. Hope you are celebrating with the angels. Our second Christmas with our you. We all miss you so much.

Sleep tight, Mart. Always missed and remembered with love.

Forever in our hearts, missing you all so much. It doesn’t get any easier as time goes by.

Shine bright my darling.. you are in my thoughts always. I love and miss you so much.
Happy Christmas in heaven
Xxx

Never far from my thoughts and always my moral compass.
Love & Hugs
Steve *****

Loving husband and Father – greatly missed.

Merry Christmas Dad,
Another year without you… I miss you more with each day that goes by.
Christmas was your favourite time of the year, so I promise I will try my best to enjoy it, just like you would want me to. I'll be sure to have a Bailey's or two for you.
You'll forever hold the most special place my heart.
Xxx

Merry Christmas mum we all miss so much I hope you’re partying hard and being you up. Forever missed forever loved xxx

All way's with us in our hearts.
Never to be forgotten.
Our love goes on for you all.

Two years without you Judy.

Remembering my dear cousin Keith who passed away this weekend 8/11/25. . Happy memories of life in Dubai.

In memory of my amazing wife who took her last flight in April and to the St.Barnabas team who showed extraordinary care to us both.

May the Light of Christ shine on all who are bereaved and missing their loved ones this Christmas.

David was the most loving, kind and funniest man and is remembered by all as a man who always had a smile for everyone. He is missed and loved by his family every day. We will raise a glass of malt whisky to him and all our past Christmases together. Love from Maureen, Daniel, Ben and Fyn xxxx

In memory of my amazing Mum who I miss so very much. She loved Christmas, so I will make this time of year extra special for my daughters in her memory. I love you mum, miss you more each day x

Remembering my lovely dad and brother, this will be the first year without them both and my world will never be the same. Wishing you both a happy heavenly Christmas, always by my side and never forgotten love Susan xxxx

A wonderful husband and father – Betty, Andy, Sheila and Christine

Remembering with love and affection Chris and John who shared many happy times with us and our family. We all miss them very much and will be remembering them this Christmas.

In memory of my dad glyn who shines bright in our life and still is rembered always for all that he did for us and role modelled for us.

Thinking of you at this special time of year as we do everyday x We miss and love you x from Rita, Jane, John, Jessica, Chris, Holly, Eleanor, Poppy, Mal xxx

Donna x

You are in our thoughts and in our hearts always.
We miss you so much.
Shine bright darling.
Love from Charlie and all the kids xx