Keith Stephenson

Jan Banks & Beryl Banks

Shaun Parfitt

David Gorwood & Brenda Gorwood

Kenneth Ridgeway

Sarah Crowther

Bridget Collins & Thomas Collins

Grace Barker

Marie Clarke, Wayne Mason & Adge Mason

John Dovey

Celia Moss

STEPHEN RIDER ‘NORM’ HAITH

Tracy Clavering

Tracey White & Daniel White

Frank Whitfield

Teagan Finnemore, Margaret Brown, Owen Brown & Ray Faxon

Yvonne Smalley

Samantha Brittan

Sean Kent

Tony Brown

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Ethna Paing

James Alwyn-Clark & Jackie Butler

Peter Hutt

David Larder

Cathy Betts

Denis Foxcroft

Terry Cardy & Jeanne Cardy

Keith Stephenson

From Miss Katie Stephenson

Dad, I miss you so much, this Christmas is going to be hard for us all first one without you but we will be thinking about you especially when I’m cooking the pigs in blankets haha
Love you always and miss you everyday
Love Katie, Andy, Josh and Evie x x x x

Jan Banks & Beryl Banks

From Ms. Sarah Adams

Thinking of our Mum Beryl who we lost in 2005 and also our Step-Mum Jan who we sadly lost in September. You were both very much loved and are missed every day xx

Shaun Parfitt

From Mrs Jinny Parfitt

You are missed so much by so many

David Gorwood & Brenda Gorwood

From Mrs Hayley Gorwood-baker

Finally together. The best mum and dad, nanny and grandad we could of wished for. Missed every day. Love ya all xx

Kenneth Ridgeway

From Mr. Leftheris Ridgeway

Daddy was unique, a classical tenor, a jack of all trades, mastering most, he built our family home in Greece himself, taught us independence and to enjoy the little things, breaking free of generational shackles to love and support us with our Mummy. We are lucky to have had you in this life as our Daddy. We love you and will miss you fiercely.

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.

Bridget Collins & Thomas Collins

From Ms. Mary Collins

Our first Christmas without Mum (who died 28 July 2020), and the 15th without Dad (29 November 2006). Forever in our hearts.

Grace Barker

From Miss Ebonie Barker

Merry Christmas Nana. I hope I am doing you proud at the Hospice. I love and miss you so much ❤️ xxx

Marie Clarke, Wayne Mason & Adge Mason

From Mrs Pamela Mason

Remembering you all not just at Christmas but every day as your missed very much & in my thoughts xxx

John Dovey

From Mrs. Lynda Dovey

Will be remembered always as a great Dad and loving husband xx

Celia Moss

From Mrs. Debbie Wren

Mum you are in my thoughts each and every day. Life is not the same and the pain of losing you has never dulled.
Miss you lots Debs xxxx

STEPHEN RIDER ‘NORM’ HAITH

From Ms. Shirley Haith

Words cannot express how much you are missed by us all. Merry Christmas Steve. Love always xxx

Tracy Clavering

From Mrs Becki Wraith

In memory of my amazing Mum who I miss so very much. She loved Christmas, so I will make this time of year extra special for my daughters in her memory. I love you mum, miss you more each day x

Tracey White & Daniel White

From Mrs Amanda Shipperbottom

Frank Whitfield

From Mrs. Helen Whitfield

Always loved never forgotten xxx

Teagan Finnemore, Margaret Brown, Owen Brown & Ray Faxon

From Mrs. Teresa Todd

To my granddaughter teagan who die on the 23/12/2008 age just 2years old we miss you every day love grandma and grandad and Maisie to my mum who die on the 23/12/14 To my dad who die one the 4/04/12 my best friend ray faxon who is like a big bro who die on the 03/09/20 I miss the all love Teresa ian maisie

Yvonne Smalley

From Miss Andrea Smalley

Our dear mum was a beautiful lady who cared for everyone she ever met. She was kind, loving and funny. It was a privilege to have her as our mum. She was also the best Grandma in the World and we miss her every single day. We hope you’re having fun with dad again. Sweet dreams both of you.

Samantha Brittan

From Mrs. Sam Townsend

⭐️Our darling beautiful Angel, we miss you more with each passing year. ????Samantha????
Mum ???? Dad????and Beverley????xx

Sean Kent

From Mrs Jane Kent

Gone too soon, you weren’t ready to go, fly high, test in peace, time to spend Christmas with your mum, external love always xxx

Tony Brown

From Mrs Sue Brown

You so loved Christmas, time to relax after
getting all the parcels delivered at this time of year making sure the family’s received them in time. Your favourite job of carving the turkey! You are so loved and missed.
Shine bright my darling. Xxxxxxx

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From Mrs Pearl Green

Ethna Paing

From Miss Caroline Paing

Thinking of my dear mum. We miss you so much. Xx

James Alwyn-Clark & Jackie Butler

From Mrs Claire Alwyn-Clark

Peter Hutt

From Mrs. Jannette Ingram

Myself and my dad used to have a competition on who would have our Christmas tree up first. Dad always won! He used to ring me saying he had beat me, I really miss having that call ♡

David Larder

From Mrs Hilary Larder

Love always

Cathy Betts

From Miss Rachel Betts

Christmas was Mum’s favourite time of year, when she was more excited than even the grandchildren! Having lost Mum earlier this year, Christmas is going to be a really difficult time where her absence is felt so greatly. We love and miss you so much Mum.

Denis Foxcroft

From Mrs. Kathy Foxcroft

First Christmas without my loving husband Denis, miss you every day, love you always. XxX

Terry Cardy & Jeanne Cardy

From Mrs. Jane Bridgwater

Remembering Mum and Dad this Christmas!

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