Annie Rennie

Charlie Cole & Lorna Cole

Mick Griffiths

Jean Bryan

Joy Dennis & Kenneth Dennis

Adam Malin & Linda Denley

Sarah Crowther

John Twycross

Robert Blanchette

Jimmy Niles

Jan Mukherjee & Ajit Mukherjee

Pat Bayley & Bob Bayley

Val and Ken Ward

Elizabeth Beacham

Annie Swanston

Jane Carnell, Margaret Bills & Peter Bills

Anthony Walker

Rich Braunton

Andrea Armstrong

Doreen Groves

Tristan Hinson

Dot Simpson

Glyn Hind

Garth Fisher

Yvonne Blackburn

Gladys Rose & George Rose

John Carrick

Andrew Bailey

Annie Rennie

From Mrs. Nicola Stuchfield

We love you mum even though you are not with us in person you are always with us in spirit. Love you, good night and God bless xxx

Charlie Cole & Lorna Cole

From Mr David Cole

Mick Griffiths

From Mr. Bill Morris

Remembering Mick this Christmas, he passed away in the hospice 23rd October 2019. Always missed and never forgotten.

Jean Bryan

From Mr. Peter Bryan

Joy Dennis & Kenneth Dennis

From Miss Nicola Dennis

The best mum and dad my sister and I could have wished for.

Adam Malin & Linda Denley

From Mrs. Laura Malin

Always loved, always missed, especially at Christmastime

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.

John Twycross

From Mrs Jenny Twycross

Robert Blanchette

From Mrs Brenda Mellish

My darling son, Rob
Missing you this Christmas. Forever in my heart.
All my love. Mum xxx

Jimmy Niles

From Mr Olly Flynn

whenever i would see uncle jimmy at my nan’s house at christmas he’d always play any game i wanted, i had this toy snake and a stuart little teddy and he’d sit with me and go along with any game i said. it always makes me think of him when i see my nephews now play with those toys.

Jan Mukherjee & Ajit Mukherjee

From Dr. Anna Staples

December is a time that brings back memories of family Christmases when we were young with Mum and Dad making it all so special. Now as an adult with my own kids, we miss having them over to us to celebrate. There is too much space around the dinner table without them.

Pat Bayley & Bob Bayley

From Mrs. Jennifer Bayley

Val and Ken Ward

From Mrs Claire Foster

Thinking of you both

Elizabeth Beacham

From Mr John Beacham

Missing you and loving you every day.
You were the best.
All my love John

Annie Swanston

From Miss Natasha Swanston

Merry Christmas Mum. I know you're shining as bright in the sky as you did in life. Love you always xxx

Jane Carnell, Margaret Bills & Peter Bills

From Mrs. Eunice Cole

Anthony Walker

From Mrs. Kerry Flower

My Christmas cake never tastes as good as yours did xx

Rich Braunton

From Ms. Debbie Braunton

Rich, you always lit up my life and those around you. Love you xxx

Andrea Armstrong

From Miss Steph Armstrong

This light is dedicated in memory of Andrea Armstrong, a loving mum & nanny.

Mum, not a day goes by when I don't think about you. Your forever in my heart & thoughts. I wish you could have been here this year to see me finish uni, I know you will be so proud & beaming with pride up there. I have thought about you so much lately & how life should be right now with you here with us all. Your missed more than you will ever know. Love you always from Steph x

To our nanny in heaven, although we didn't get to meet you, we know who you are & all about you. We know you would have been the best nanny in the world to us, lots of love Summer, Chelsea, Mikey & Alfie x

Doreen Groves

From Miss Lexie Groves

Nanny miss you loads,
Doesn't get any easier,
Love you so much,
Hope your happy
Lots of love Lexie xxx

Tristan Hinson

From Mrs Lucinda Hinson

Your laughter still echoes in our hearts, your light still warms our souls. You were our joy, our world, our sweetest gift — now our brightest star. Merry Christmas to my Mr Moon, we love you forever and always

Dot Simpson

From Mrs Tracey Loseby

Dot was a wonderful Wife, Mum, Nana and Big Nana, she was such a awesome lady ,who would do anything for anyone and everyone loved her , she is missed so massively every single day. This light will be so fitting because it is just how she lit up our lives, and in our memories she always glows brightly ❤️x

Glyn Hind

From Miss Jade Hind

Dad, our first Christmas without you, he was never one for Christmas but always enjoyed life to the full and was a true light in all our lives and all those who met him. We miss him and love him so much.

Garth Fisher

From Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher

Yvonne Blackburn

From Mrs Diane Smith

Love you to the moon and back xx

Gladys Rose & George Rose

From Mrs Glenda Revell

Loved and remembered always xxx

John Carrick

From Mr Paul Carrick

Miss you dad

Andrew Bailey

From Mrs Katy Bailey

All my love forever and always xxxx

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