In my thoughts and always in my heart, love you Jan xx

All my love forever and always xxxx

I love and miss you at Christmas and every day my darling. Forever yours, Wilfie xxx

To Simo, Remembering all the special times we had together as a family at Christmas. The first will always be hard but we know you’ll be shining down on us. We’ll raise a pint to you on Christmas Day. We all miss you so much. Shine bright my Simo. Lots of endless love from your Kezza, Tom, Jack and all your loving loving family. ❤️ xxxxxx

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.

Remembering my beautiful mum at Christmas time xxxx love and miss you so so much xxxx

The first Christmas without our dad + Grandad.
Our shining star in the sky.
Love always x

This is in memory of my mum who always put family first. Christmas was always a special time for our family to come together.

Hope you’re looking after my Phil up there Grandma, love and miss you both so much xxx

We all love and miss you dearly granny!
We will hold your stories with us forever!

Love Tash, Bex, Evie and Jacob x

First Christmas without you forever 28, we love you so much, your the brightest Star in the sky

To Dad/Grandad Timmy
You loved Christmas with your musical socks and singing Christmas gadgets.
A day doesn’t go by without thinking of you and your jovial sense of humour.
Love you always xx

This will be our first Christmas without you but I know you'll be there in spirit

A loving mum and a beautiful Auntie. Both missed every day but especially at Christmas time.

Merry Christmas Grandma! We miss you and love you.

Our first Christmas without you.
Forever loved & missed
Love from Kelly xxx

Remembering my parents & siblings, I miss you all so much xxxx

Missing you more than words can possibly ever express, not a day goes by that I don’t think of you x

Forever loved and always missed

Always talked about always loved so so missed

Forever enjoying the view

Missed so much, not just at Christmas. Those happy memories you left us with will last a lifetime x

Forever Loved and Missed

Love and miss you every Christmas and every day xxx

Merry Christmas Mum, miss you xx