JUST WISHING YOU WERE STILL HERE TO SHARE OUR MEMORIES TOGETHER

In remembrance of my Mum, Mary Evans, who died on July 28th, 2020. A shining light! Still loved and missed dearly. Xx

Dad loved Christmas. He was like a big kid, excited to get the Christmas lights up each year. I love the idea of a light in his memory on this big Christmas Tree – it is so him. I miss you Dad xxx

Karen Chambers – There are no words that can describe the past few months as we make sense and come to terms with the loss of a most beautiful and brave lady at the age of 47 years. We miss you so much, and our lives will never be the same again. We will always love you and you will be forever in our thoughts and hearts.

Merry christmas Dad, fly high with Mum. We miss you both. All our love and hugs, Sandra, Shirley and Mark. Xxxxxxx

In memory of both of our Mums and Dads, love Anne & John xx

Remembering fondly happy family times with love.

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.

The joy my husband always displayed as he watched others opening Christmas presents especially his beloved granddaughters

O – my favourite memory of GGdad is when he would.pretens to sleep in his armchair and make us jump.
T – my favourite memory of GGdad is when he would ask us to pull his finger and when we pulled it he would make a trumping noise.

Merry Christmas Nanny, the first Christmas without you but forever in our mind and hearts. You are the brightest star on top of the tree. We miss you lots and love you millions.

To my own beautiful Guardian Angel
My Mum
Always in my thoughts
Always in my dreams
Always MISSED

To our dearest Mum and Nana, we love and miss you every single day. Your light will be shining outside one of your favourite places at this time of the year…..Lincoln Cathedral. Love you always ❤️xxxxxxxxxx❤️

Thinking of my beautiful sister Gail now and always. Remembering our special Christmas Eve get together.
Wishing you a beautiful heavenly Christmas.
All my love Julie xxx

The relationship between Roger and his Hospice at Home nurses epitomises the Christmas message of love and hope through the birth of Jesus. Roger's faith sustained him and, I believe, all who helped with his care that enabled him to be at home till the end.

To a wonderful dad and grandpra missed and loved each day may you be flying high now merry christmas with lots of love from us all xxxxx

We are remembering Jack Smith the best Husband to Elaine, Dad to Nessa and Hayley and Grandad to Harrison Jenson Mitchell Amarna and Jordan xxx love and miss you so much xxxx

Always in my thoughts , Always in my heart

Stuart, you are greatly missed every day, but your memories are strong and cherished, love always Alistair x

My wonderful dad. Love and miss you always xx

Another Christmas without you Dad.
We all miss you tremendously.
You are always in our thoughts and hearts ♥️
Julie, Alan, Luke, Gemma, Leon, Mollie, Markus,
Graeme and Lois x x x

My Dad Tony was supported by the wonderful team at St Barnabas during his last years of life. Just like the Tree of Life, Dad lit up the room wherever he was and was funny, inspiring and always positive about everything. We miss him dearly xx

Grief is the last act of love, where there is deep grief, there is great love.