Christmas isn’t the same without you, we will miss you again this year but we’ll be thinking about you. Love you big bro 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.

Always Loved. Always Remembered. Always With Us. Keep Shining Bright Mum xxx

In loving memory of our Mum who loved Christmas, our first Christmas without you. Love you – 'all is calm, all is bright, sleep in heavenly peace' xxxx

This will be our first Christmas without our dad, it was his favourite time of year and we have so many magical memories of our childhood , at this time of the year. We love and miss you every single day xx

Christmas is a really difficult time of year for me. It really is a time for family and with you both gone, it is just not the same.
I love and miss you both so much.

Mandy xxx

Remembering, my dear Mum & Dad and my brothers too…miss you all so much xxxx

Adam was a wonderful and caring son, and friend to many He helped so many people and is missed by many. I miss him every day and will always love him. Mum xxxx

Much loved wife, mother, grandparent and great grandparent sadly missed by all

Today we remember you all, with your all words of wisdom, fun and kind natures. Much love today and always xx

Another Christmas without you, will love and miss you always

To my Darling Hubby
Wishing you a Heavenly Christmas.
My first Christmas without you by my side.
A year that my heart is full of pride to be called your wife.
For all the memories I will treasure.
Always in my thoughts, forever in my heart.
I love you and Miss you so much.
Your Wifey Jeanie xxx

Thank you to the fabulous hospice team for their care and support in my dad’s final weeks. Christmas is about love and you all show so much of the true meaning of Christmas.

Dear David we miss you so much. You are always with us in our thoughts. Love from Mum, Dad, Christine, Andy and Sheila. xxx

Always love you grandad

For my dad who always made Christmas so special for me. I love and miss you everyday. Thank you for the magic.

Always in our hearts

My beloved parents,
who made me who I am and who loved unconditionally,
Never forgotten❤️

Happy Christmas dad – Christmas wasn’t really your thing but you tolerated it for us :-). Miss you. Xxx

Happy Christmas Mum, you are very much missed this and every year.

Love Julie,Stu and Josh
XXX

Loving father, husband, son, brother, and step-father. Forever in our hearts.

Thinking of Dad at Christmas time. We miss you every day. Lots of love, Nick & Jo xx

To a very dear friend, Paul. We never thought this time last year you would not be here to celebrate Christmas this year. We will miss you dearly, love Nick, Jo and all of your friends xx

Stu, memories last forever but you are still missed each and every day x

WE MISS & LOVE YOU BOTH ENDLESSLY. HAPPY CHRISTMAS , ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS LOVE SARAH, OLLIE, LUCA , CASEY ,BEAU & FINLEY XXXXXX