Patricia Bradford

Ann Stubbs, Vera Smithson & Rowland Smithson

Ann Flack

Janet Staton

Glyn Hind

Pearl Vose & Robert Vose

David John Whitley

Patricia Sinclair

Wendy Brown

Sarah Crowther

Pam Eaton

Marguerite Chamberlain & Jack Chamberlain

JAYNE LUMBARD

Stewart Bristow

Christine Goodman

Babs and David Ridgers

Ernie Wright, Rose and Vera Wright and Harper & Olwen Turner

Jean O’Connor & Brian O’Connor

Neil Atkinson

Michael Jefferson Egan

Melvyn Trofer

Robina King

Chris Whitehead

Jean Cox

Margaret Doran & Vince Doran

Maurice Willoughby

Eric Barnes & Shirley Harrison

Jean Paulger

Patricia Bradford

From Ms Donna Bradford

Miss you every day Mum . Life isn’t the same without you . Donna xxx

Ann Stubbs, Vera Smithson & Rowland Smithson

From Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison

All remembered with love by sons daughter & grandchildren

Ann Flack

From Miss Andrea Cooper

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

Janet Staton

From Mrs. Zoe Raygen

Glyn Hind

From Mrs Jade Masih

In memory of my dad glyn who shines bright in our life and still is rembered always for all that he did for us and role modelled for us.

Pearl Vose & Robert Vose

From Dr Shannon Vose

David John Whitley

From Mrs E B Whitley

So dearly loved and deeply missed. First Christmas in 43 years without you. Love you always xxxx

Patricia Sinclair

From Mrs Denise Streeter

Remembering you this Christmas mum. Miss you and love you always.

Wendy Brown

From Mrs Penny Marvin

I have so missed you, since loosing you in August. You loved Christmas and all the decorations. Love you mum xx

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.

Pam Eaton

From Ms. Tamara Mills

I remember opening our Christmas stockings on your bed & all the effort you always made to make our Christmasses special. Having to try and stop you from spending too much but the presents always overflowing out from under the Christmas tree. Love & miss you, Txxx

Marguerite Chamberlain & Jack Chamberlain

From Miss Amelia Hall

Our first Christmas without your nanny and your first Christmas up there with grandad. Love you both x

JAYNE LUMBARD

From Mr ROSS LUMBARD

JAYNE,
THE LOVE OF MY LIFE XX

Stewart Bristow

From Mrs Rachel Eldridge

Your love of Christmas always shone so brightly. You spent many, many hours volunteering as Father Christmas for various local charities. Such care and attention for every single child you saw. Making sure that you kept the magic alive for them ❤️ we miss you dad, always, every day, but particularly at Christmas

Christine Goodman

From Miss Sarah Skelton

Always remembered

Babs and David Ridgers

From Mrs. Jane Graham

with love as always especially for mum who passed away on Christmas eve.

Ernie Wright, Rose and Vera Wright and Harper & Olwen Turner

From Mrs Jackie Brammer

Jean O’Connor & Brian O’Connor

From Miss Shannon O'Connor

Another Christmas without you both, yet not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. This time of year still doesn’t feel the same, but I reflect on every moment we got to share. The grief of your absence is strongest amidst the festive joy, yet it reminds me how fortunate I was to be so deeply loved.

Merry Christmas, Grandma & Grandad –
cheers to you with a Sherry or two!
I’ll light a candle in memory of you;
two loving hearts still guide me through.
All my love, forever and more –
I’ll see one day, waiting at Heaven’s door. ♥️

Neil Atkinson

From Ms Sam and Kyra

We'll miss you so much! There's not another one like you 😉
We'll always try to remember to look on the bright side of life in your honour. Thank you for all that you have taught us. We love you so much! Lots of love from Sam & Kyra xxxxx

Michael Jefferson Egan

From Mrs Louise Vaughan

Merry Christmas Dad

Remembering you At Christmas and always

Love you always x x

Melvyn Trofer

From Mrs. Jill Trofer

Love you and miss you so much my lovely caring husband and father and poppa too our grandchildren xx

Robina King

From Miss Jayne Barr

Chris Whitehead

From Mr. Ron Whitehead

Chris loved Christmas and the joy it brings to families and individuals alike. Her birthday was on the 21st December and our daughters wedding anniversary on the 22nd, so a very happy time with lots to celebrate. Chris was a Christian and had faith that Jesus would help her through the difficult times, which I am sure he did. Our Christmas festivities started by attending the carol service at the Cathedral and then getting ready for the big day with our daughter and her family. She took so much pleasure in giving and seeing the joy that it brought to others – that is what I remember about her at this time of year.

Jean Cox

From Mrs. Janet Burtenshaw

My first Christmas without my
much-loved Mum. Thought of and missed every minute of every day.

Margaret Doran & Vince Doran

From Mr David Allen

Remembering Margaret and Vince Doran, my partner Angela’s Mum and Dad, in her first Christmas without both of them

Maurice Willoughby

From Mr. Andrew Willoughby

This is our first Christmas without Dad, Maurice Willoughby, whom we lost in January. We miss him so much and Christmas will not be the same without him. Thank you to the wonderful St Barnabas nurses who cared for Dad during those difficult final weeks. Our family is so indebted to you all for your love and support.

Eric Barnes & Shirley Harrison

From Mrs Kelly Dealtry

We miss you very much.
Merry Christmas xx

Jean Paulger

From Miss Angie Paulger

Another Christmas without you mum, it doesn't get any easier.
I will be raising a glass of wine & lighting your candle
Miss you So much mum. Love you lots merry xmas ????

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