Dear Grandad,
It will be the first Christmas without you this year, but I know you’ll be by outside always. Love you always. Katie and Emilie xx

Greatly missed , always in our hearts . Lived life at a fast pace, ti the end xxxxxx

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.

Our 2nd Christmas without you but you will be forever in our hearts and minds. You were always the star of every party and you lit up so many people’s lives. Miss you Mum and Love you lots. Merry Christmas xx

3 years since you left us. Christmas is not the same.
Life is not the same.
I am not the same.
I think of you every single day. My mum and best friend. I’ll miss you forever and love you always xxxxx

26.1.1955 – 17.12.2022

In my thoughts and always in my heart, love you Jan xx

Love and miss you loads Dad, you have always been my guiding light, your star shines forever bright, light of my life and guiding star shining bright from afar forever,
God bless
Julie xxx❤️

Dear Mum and Dad,

It's hard to believe it's that time again already! Thinking of you and missing you every day.

Love,

John
XXXX

Remembering with love my dear husband Bill this being the second Christmas without you. Miss you so much and you will always remain in my heart.

Miss you and love you loads dad – Nina and Nigel

Remembering all our happy times
thinking off you Keith this christmas
love Gen

A precious wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, forever missed, forever loved.
Shine bright, Mummy
xxxx

…truly the most loving ????kind????caring????funny and always there for us daddy bear and grandad ????I miss our everyday chats✨our catch up coffee stops✨our days out together✨your drop in to see us days✨you are there but not here✨how I wish it was so different????✨????if love could of saved you..you would be here forever ✨until we meet again ✨keep us close✨I will look for you in every lifetime✨love Jo,Darren Abs & Aaron Han & Elliott & Lil Leo????x

To my husband I love you with all my heart my heart was not ready to let you go but we will again soon love your wife

Forever in our memory and thinking of you both always x

Remembering you June at Christmastime.

Brian & I were married on 7th December and had just celebrated a Wedding Anniversary 6 days before he passed away from a terminal illness. I miss my soulmate more than anything in the world & will love him for always. We had such a wonderful marriage making beautiful memories which are mine to treasure. I hope he is looking down on our beautiful grandchildren, we had 2 when he passed away and now we have 6, such blessings to me which keep me strong. Brian was 64 when he passed away 9 years ago on 13th December 2012. Sleep peacefully my darling until we meet again xx

I miss you both each and every day. Look after each other and look out for Jeff xx

For my dearest Auntie Bett. A year has passed and it seems like only yesterday. Those last weeks were made bearable by the love and care of the wonderful hospice. What I'd give just to have a hug again. I miss her more than words.

23rd Christmas without you and it still feels like yesterday, loved and remembered every single day, xxx

It's always hard at this time of year and things don't get any easier. However, I have many fond memories, which make me laugh, cry and smile.
Always in my thoughts each and every day.

Love Maureen

Thinking of you now and always,
All our Love

Elizabeth,
Matthew,
Jodi,
Hermione & Teddy
x xx xxx

Christmas is the hardest time without you. Always thinking about you everyday. Missing you so much. Love ❤️ you so much with all my heart . Sending you big hugs. Xxxxxxx

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

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

Sadly lost due to Cancer I am remembering her love for me.