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

Merry Christmas dad always in our hearts x

I will always remember his loving and caring personality

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.

On this journey or the next, you’ll still be there walking beside me. I love you, I miss you, I’ll see you again brother

He was one of a kind, biggest heart I’ve ever known, he was an amazing daddy in the short life he had with his daughter and amazing stepdad to Freddie.
He’s my world and he made me believe anything is possible with him beside me. He was so strong loyal and my bestest friend I couldn’t be any more prouder of him. My life become perfect with him beside me. Love you forever sherwood,
Love you too daddy and monkey xxxxx

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

My wife passed away over four years ago. She had dementia and later cancer. She is with me every day and missed by so many. She was looked after in her final seven weeks at home with help from St Barnabas.

Wishing the most caring, kind and loveable Dad there ever was the most magical Christmas up in heaven. We miss you every single day and just wish you could be here with us all again. I wasn’t ever ready to say goodbye to you. We made so many memories but had so many more to make. Love you forever Dad love Jo Darren Abs Han & Leo xxx

Forever in my heart
Love you
Keith xxxxx

My husband was the kindest and gentle n man and greatly missed by all the family – even our great grand children who were 4 and 5 when Bill died ( they are 8 and 9 now still talk about him and they hope he is looking down on them .

My darling Tony
We didn’t know last Christmas that you would leave us before we were ready to let you go. Missing you still and always.
God bless.
Sending you all my love until we are together again .
Alison xxx

Our mum was an amazing woman who cared for everyone more than she ever did herself. At Barnabas was close to her heart as they looked after her dad before he died. We raised money for St Barnabas at my mums funeral 2 months ago and we know she would be so happy to see so much money go to a charity she loved so much. My mum was an amazing, caring and kind woman and she will be dearly missed for the rest of our lives.

I love you all so very much.
See you soon then xxxx

1930 – 2020
I can't put into words the love, memories & ways in which you are missed.

Greatly missed , always in our hearts . Lived life at a fast pace, ti the end xxxxxx

Shine bright my darling.. you are in my thoughts always. I love and miss you so much.
Happy Christmas in heaven
Xxx

To my mumsy

Happy heavenly Christmas

I miss you more as each day goes by

Love you more xxx

My mum was my best friend and I miss her so much . She will be in my heart every day always . Love you mum . Donna xxx

All our love
Mama and Papa

Dad and I were very grateful for all the support and assistance St Barnabas provided for him in his time of need. Thank you for everything St Barnabas X

Vic darling this is our 2nd Christmas without you we love and miss you every day and you will be in our hearts forever ❤

Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure
Sadly missed and remembered every day
Loving wife Chris and family, Rachel & Simon, Daniel & Rachael, Jo, Callum, Alfie & Aria xxxxxxxxx

Fed us,clothed us and kept us warm. A good Mum.