Happy first heavenly Christmas Grandad. The last thing I said to him was shine bright for me ????????

It’s strange not getting phone calls to get you things from the shop. I hope I’m making you proud. I love you always.

Ellie x

In memory of our wonderful dad who we lost in June this year to cancer; and our lovely mum who died in May 2020. Thank you for being amazing parent.s. We miss you so so much. May your lights shine brightly in heaven. All our love Heidi, Anna and Jonathan xxx

To the brightest star in the sky. I miss you finishing your Christmas shopping in July and moaning about how ‘it’s all this for one day!’ until December 25th. I know you’re looking over us all on this special year and raising a Bacardi & Coke to the next. Lots of love, Lauren xx

Love you to the moon and back xx

In memory of our beautiful, talented granddaughter, Emelia, who we miss so much. Grandma and Grandpa

Wishing my mum and dad a very happy Christmas, miss you at this time of year, always in my heart never forgotten love you both xx

Love you and I know you’ll both be so proud of me! xx

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.

Warbie, a close and life long friend, much missed by all,
Hannah, not just a work colleague, a special lady who is a beautiful soul and very much missed
Trev, 5 years gone now, I wish things could’ve been different, remember you always

Lizzie had a way of getting us all excited about Christmas and we miss her very much.
Love you always Lizzie,
Mum, Dad , Neil , Phil, Verity ,Hannah and niece and nephews , xxx

To Ashley
Always missed, always remembered, always loved, always my husband, always my hero. Paula xXx

Dear dad, I know Christmas was your favourite holiday of the year and I always find it the most hard. I have some amazing Christmas memories with you and wish we could make more . I hope you’re safe up there, I love you always, Rosie.

To remember my loved ones and everyone elses, a magical time of year that can be that little bit more difficult but with memories in the heart helps the christmas lights shine that bit brighter.

Always remembered

Forever in my heart.

Sending love this Christmas we miss you.

A much loved brother after a long illness, a dear friend who took his own life, and a dearest friend who was taken far too early, and very quickly. St Barnabas supported her in her final days, thank you x

Remembering all the happy Christmases we have shared together as our family

I miss you each and every day but take comfort in the knowledge that your light will always shine brightly in my life.

Lots of love as always

You are missed very much each and every day, and especially at Christmas and Birthdays.
Love and miss you millions Dad
Sharon, Adrian, Kyle, Kayleigh, keyley, Ashley, Sydnee and Lacie-Mae xxxxxxxxx

Always in our hearts ????

My wonderful wife of sixty years.

I miss you so much. My heart hurts so bad. Christmas was your favourite time of the year. You loved everything about it. Family gatherings were always fun. You loved giving gifts. Your gifts were always the best because you thought about everyone individually.
Sending big hugs.
Lots of Love
Sylvia XXX

In loveing memory of amazing grandparents that were the light of my life at Christmas and every day.

I love that you are my person
and I am yours, that whatever door we come to, we will open it together.
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday.

We love and miss you both so much.You are often in our thoughts.xx