Lyn Alcock
From Mr. Gary Alcock
Lyn and I didn't meet until our mid-40s and it turned out we had less than 8 years together, 4 of which were in the shadow of cancer until she passed away in November 2016. But in those 8 years she made me the happiest man in the world. We were married in 2011, just over a year before her diagnosis after which we still made the most of the time we had remaining. She never complained, never sought pity and a lot of people didn't even realise her situation until the last months when she had to give up work. The St Barnabus Hospice At Home team were the greatest source of help and support in that final period, and the day centre were too before and, for me, after that. I'll never be able to thank them enough.
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Ken Redmile & Wendy Redmile
Doreen zadia Stanton
Paula Barber & Ron Shaw
Shaun Parfitt
Robina King
Barry Jackson
Dee Browne
Derek Gardener
Ronald Richardson
Douglas Walker
Elizabeth (Betty) Horswood
Doreen Aitchison
Sarah Crowther
Dorothy Smith
Geoff Gowland
Robert George Eggleton
Hannah Vines clifford
Stephen Powell
Dave Culyer
Rosemary Cooper, Margaret Dickinson & John Cocking
Christopher Sharman & Rachel Stott
Ann Robinson
Kevin Lawlor
Linda Taylor & Robert Taylor
Ernest Wright, Vera and Rose Harper and Wright & Olwen Turner
Robert George EGGLETON
Sylvia Morrell
Winston Franklin Samuels
Ken Redmile & Wendy Redmile
From Miss Justine Redmile
Together again, missing you lots
Love always
Justine, Dave, Faith, Al, Evan & Esme
xxxxxx
Doreen zadia Stanton
From Mrs. linda rear
Special memories of my lovely mum. Loved and missed every day.mum u was simply the best.always in my heart mum.love you ….Linda xx
Paula Barber & Ron Shaw
From Mrs Wendy Cundy
St Bs were amazing looking after both my Dad and best friend through their valiant battles – this time of year they are especially missed and it’s so important we support the hospice and staff continue their vital work. Huge thanks to you all!
Shaun Parfitt
From Mrs Jinny Parfitt
You are missed so much by so many
Robina King
From Miss Jayne Barr
Barry Jackson
From Mrs Jill Wilkinson
With loving memories Jill xxx
Dee Browne
From Mr nick Browne
We were forever. We still are. We always will be.
My world is empty but I keep going because my eternity will always be you.
Miss you so much darling.
Nick ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Derek Gardener
From Ms. Abigail Gardener
Love youGranddad
Ronald Richardson
From Mrs. Barbara Richardson
To my beloved husband Ron love and miss you every day 2 years have passed since we had to say goodbye 18th December 2018
Always in our thoughts.
From your ever loving wife Barbara
xxxxxxx miss you so so much
Douglas Walker
From Miss Katie Walker
Dear Grandad,
It will be the first Christmas without you this year, but I know you’ll be by outside always. Love you always. Katie and Emilie xx
Elizabeth (Betty) Horswood
From Mr. Toke Enstone
Thinking of you at this special time of year. Our second year without you.
I miss you very much.
Happy heavenly Christmas
Love from
Toke
Doreen Aitchison
From Mrs. Shelley Aitchison
Mum/Grandma Doreen
Wishing you were here with us all this Christmas. We miss you more than you will ever know.
Shine bright up there with Daisie-Lou ????
Lots of love always
Gaz,Shell, Lili, Jazzy & Rosabelle xxxx
Sarah Crowther
From Miss Bethany Hughes
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.
Dorothy Smith
From Mrs. Lucy Morris
Remembering all the fruit loaves you made me this time of year!
Shine bright Grandma,
Love from Lucy xx
Geoff Gowland
From Mrs. Dawn Gowland
Geoff loved Christmas with his family especially seeing his children, Ashley & Emma, faces whilst opening their presents.
Robert George Eggleton
From Mrs Jennifer FORMAN
11th December 1926 – 20th February 2015
For our lovely Dad and Grandad
Loved and remembered every day, and especially at Christmas
Jennifer x
Lindsay, Christopher and Andrew xxx
Hannah Vines clifford
From Miss Rebeka Clifford
Life will never be the same now your gone, my beautiful sis Hannah. I miss you so much, Declan misses his auntie Hannah every day. We love you so much and always will. Our beautiful angel in the sky. Our Hannah vines clifford always and forever rest in peace sweet girl xxxxxx
Stephen Powell
From Mrs Alison Billingsley
Dave Culyer
From Mrs Amanda Austen
Thinking of you & missing you dad. Always & Foreved in our hearts Mand & Ty xxx
Rosemary Cooper, Margaret Dickinson & John Cocking
From Mrs Marie Salmon
They made Christmas so very special for me I hope they know I am thinking of them ❤️
Christopher Sharman & Rachel Stott
From Mrs Heien Sharman
Never far from our thoughts .
Ann Robinson
From Miss Jessika Mallett
My beautiful Grandma. May god bless you and I hope you are resting in peace. I love you so much. Heaven gained an angel when you left us and you’ll be forever my guardian angel ❤️????
Kevin Lawlor
From Mrs Roslyn Bruzas
Getting engaged on Christmas Day, it was very emotional.
Linda Taylor & Robert Taylor
From Mrs. Sally Ann Knight
I lost my dad 10 years ago suddenly, but my mum we lost in January 2020 after her 2 year battle with cancer, so last Christmas was our last, she was very poorly at this time but we treasured every moment we had with her.
Ernest Wright, Vera and Rose Harper and Wright & Olwen Turner
From Mrs Jackie Brammer
Robert George EGGLETON
From Mrs. Jennifer FORMAN
11th December 1926 – 20th February 2015
For our lovely Dad and Grandad
Loved and remembered everyday, and especially at Christmas
Jennifer
Lindsay, Christopher and Andrew xxxx
Sylvia Morrell
From Miss Jessica Lacey
Sylvia/mum/granny loved Christmas, it was her time of year! She absolutely loved the lights, festivities and family time – she would visit the tree of life every year to remember her loved ones.
Winston Franklin Samuels
From Mrs. Carolyn Revill
Was lovely to have known you Sam for 20 years. Will miss you always xxx