Remembering you Mum at Christmastime.

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

Light dedicated in memory of our beautiful, amazing, brave mum, Chris Burdass, a much loved wife, mum, grandma and great grandma.
Forever loved & missed by us all, and remembered every single day.
We're all sending you lots of love, hugs & kisses up to heaven xxxxx

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.

In loving memory of Linda. Remembered by all those who knew her and loved her.
A shining light in all our memories that will never dim.

Gone but never forgotten m. Always in my heart ❤️ XxXx

Both loved an missed.

To our beautiful mother,
May you rest peacefully in the arms of your mother.
We miss you so so much
We Love you and miss you
From your loving husband Martin, your 9 children and 11 grand children
X x X

This lady was a student of mine and I remember her coming to Class along with several of her neighbours in Bailgate. Philly always had a smile on her face. I will always remember her fondly.

Miss you always Dad. Thanks for sorting our kitchen leak on your last Christmas with us, not quite how we imagined that would go! Love you. Matt & Danielle xxx

Merry Christmas Dad.
I love you and miss you so much.
Love always,
Jen
xoxoxo

Thinking of you Dad. Loved and missed every day. Shine bright. Love from Mandy, Jack & Frankie xx

It’s our second Christmas without you Dad, it still hurts just as much.
We know how much you enjoyed Christmas. Especially the dinner and spending time with family. And decorating the tree!
We love you millions and are so proud of you for fighting for so long! You’re our hero Dad. We will continue to be strong and look after each other.
Love and miss you always!
Hannah, Tracy, Josh and Dan xxxx????????❤️

However hard the grief is I know I'm fortunate to have had both these lovely people in my life.
To my big brother, Dave and my best friend, Karen – love never dies.

Thinking of you always

My darling Dor 6 years on & Christmas is not quite the same without you . I miss you more at this time of the year.

Remembering Paul at Christmas xxxx

Remembering you June at Christmastime.

A wonderful husband and father – Betty, Andy, Sheila and Christine

11th December 1926 – 20th February 2015
For our lovely Dad and Grandad
Loved and remembered everyday, and especially at Christmas
Jennifer
Lindsay, Christopher and Andrew xxxx

thinking of you and missing you every day

Remembering you at Christmas time dad, love and miss you, Linda, Steve and Anna xxx

Merry Christmas Mum. Thinking of you always. Love John Amy & boys xx

Much love for all the lovely Christmases we spent as a couple and as a family.
Missed now and always,
Mags xxx

Mum & Dad – still missed & loved. Remembering you both at Christmas xxx