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.

Sending heavenly Christmas wishes to you Mum and Arthur xxx
Together again at peace and pain free xx
Our first Christmas without you, we all miss and love you both always and forever xx
Keep watching over us all xxx

Remembering you all not just at Christmas but every day as your missed very much & in my thoughts xxx

Merry Christmas Dad. Love and miss you all through the year xxx

Happy Christmas Mum! Shine bright we love and miss you eternally. Love John, Amy and boys xxxx

Words cannot express how much you are missed by us all. Merry Christmas Steve. Love always xxx

There is not a day goes by that, I Don't think about you Diane.
I miss our days out together, and all the laughter we shared.
Forever in my heart.
Your ever loving sister Jacqui.xxxxxxxxxxx

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.

Remembering a much loved husband and father. Forever in our thoughts and hearts. Xx

Another year has gone by without you, we think of you everyday especially on Christmas Day, signing, laughing and creating memories. It's just not the same without you. x

Happy Christmas to you all. We miss you every day. Christmas is when we miss you most, Happy birthday Dad, 63 !!!!! Would be getting your pension soon.. x

Rich, you always lit up my life and those around you. Love you xxx

Missing you both always
Wishing you a Merry Christmas
Love from
Joan, Paul and the family

In loving memory of the best mummy anybody could ever have, who was looked after so well by St Barnabas

It’s our second Christmas without you Dad, it still hurts just as much.
We know how much you enjoyed Christmas. Especially the dinner and spending time with family. And decorating the tree!
We love you millions and are so proud of you for fighting for so long! You’re our hero Dad. We will continue to be strong and look after each other.
Love and miss you always!
Hannah, Tracy, Josh and Dan xxxx????????❤️

Always loved, Never forgotten, Forever missed. Merry Christmas ❤️

My daddy, the day you left my sparkle stopped shining missing you everyday not just at Christmas forever my bestie and hero love you more xoxox

Mum, Grandma & Grandad you are dearly missed especially this time of year as we always spent Christmas as a family.

We all love and miss you.

To a wonderful Mum/Grom,

We all miss you, as you told us we would.

With all our love, always

Anne, Jane, Ashleigh and Alex xxxx

Our beautiful parents, always
remembered, always loved! Xx

Mum,
Missing you always not just at Christmas.
Love you forever ???? xxx

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

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

Such an amazing lady, we miss you so so much.
Lots of love,
Soph, George and Ed
Xxxxxx