Merry Christmas Dad. The first one without you. I love you and miss you so so much!

Forever your little girl, Sophie xxxx

Dad it’s only been a few weeks since we lost you and we miss you so much, it will be our first Christmas without you. You will be in our hearts. We love and miss you so so much
Lots of love always
Claire josh and Dom

A light for a very special Gramps. I think of you every day and would love to think I will see you again one day.
Love Lucy xx

Merry Christmas Mum. I know you're shining as bright in the sky as you did in life. Love you always xxx

Remembering you with our love at Christmas time

As another Christmas without you passes, we remember the good times and hope we make you proud everyday xxxx

We will never forget you mummy xx

Love Mitchell, Peggy and Gavin .

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 everyday xx

Love and miss you everyday
Your in my heart and soul in every way
My photo frame for all to see
Shows clearly how much you mean to me
A loving smile , a warm embrace
Love you Mum
A kiss I place on your beautiful face
Xxxxx

Christmas was always our favourite time of the year. I will be holding on to all the memories of buying the trees, decorating the house, and dancing in the kitchen to Christmas songs whilst cooking the Christmas lunch. Love you and miss you everyday. x

Happy Christmas to you all we miss you so so much gone but never forgotten you are always in our thoughts and hearts xxxxxxxx

With love
Always in our hearts
Elizabeth &
M, J, B, H, T

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…

Clarkey,
Christmas was always your favourite time and your presence is missed so much more at this time of the year. We will carry on celebrating you as you keep on watching over us. Always loved Forever missed xxxx

Our first Christmas without your nanny and your first Christmas up there with grandad. Love you both x

In loving memory of my darling daughter Tanya. A beautiful girl with a beautiful soul who was loved dearly by all her family.
I miss you so much my darling daughter my heart is broken.
Please wait for mummy to come to you.
I love you Tanya with all my heart ❤️ xxxxx

He loved Christmas so much we love and miss him so much xx

Dad,
I miss your smiling face but know that you are watching over me always. You are forever in my heart, until we meet again.
Love always, your buddy, Abbie xx

All greatly loved and greatly missed, not just at Christmas. Shine bright together xxx

Tracey and Daniel you are forever in my heart and mind, and I miss you both like crazy. At least I have so many happy memories to comfort me and I thank you both for that Love and hugs for you both xxx
Johnny I will never find another friend like you as you supported me through my tough times but at least I have sooooooo many fun memories to bring me a smile when I am down and I am very thankful for that. Miss you like mad you big daft fella xxx

A shining bright just for you! Always remembered and loved missed everyday! Love you dad love Carrie xx

Forever and Always in our hearts our way xxx

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

The missing parts of my family will always be in my heart and with me wherever I go.

A magical person who was a shiny light to all he met, especially our family, amazing dad, hubby we love you always.
Passed aged 44yrs always talk xxx
Love you more xxx

Missing you both dearly. Shine bright in the sky xx

Thinking of our very special Stephen with fondest love, missed but will never be forgotten x