Remembering our Andy on our first Christmas without him.He loved this time of year so much,and will be the brightest star shining in the sky.We all miss and love you so much xxx

Loved and missed forever Xx

We know you're so proud of us all xxx

Thinking of you always with love

We always put the baubles on the tree for you mum. Each year you took us to see the lights in town and every year you made a huge Christmas cake. We always brought gifts for the dogs and always had the most beautiful food.

St Barnabas made it possible for my husband to spend his last weeks at home as he wished and I was well supported.

22 years today since we lost you Mam and 19 years next week for you, Dad.
Christmas is not the same without you.

Second Christmas without you but you are thought about every single day. Merry Christmas Mum. Miss and love you today and every day. Xx

Mum, life isn’t the same without you . Everyday I think about you and miss you.
Merry Christmas
XXX

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.

Dad . Remembering you at Christmas and always in our hearts missed every day love all of us ❤

Life is fragile, my love of you is forever

Forever missed and loved

To Phil a much loved & missed husband, Dad & Grandad
Love from us all xx

To our special wife, and Mum, Dawny, who is missed very much by me and Sophie. She is constantly in our hearts and minds and we dedicate our light to you up there, shining brightly as you always did in life. Also to Mum and Dad o longer with us and also missed immensely. Lots of Love Neil & Sophie. Xxx

Merry Christmas mum I miss you so so much more than ever forever love,
your little miss sunshine ❤️ ❤️

Thank you for all the wonderful memories that we made together. xx

A wonderful caring Dad whose legacy of love and devotion still shines through and always will.

Dear Dad
So wish you could be here with us for this first special Christmas with your Grandson Baxter. He wants to say ‘Happy Christmas Grandad I love you’
As do I. Miss you always. Becky xxx

25 years since you left us , mum, missing you as much as ever xx

Loving husband and Father – greatly missed.

To mum i wish i had more time with you to say i love you, miss you every day and now you have gained your angle wings fly hire mum and you are now with dad at peace i love you mum xxxx

A special husband, Dad and Grandad
Constantly loved, ever remembered xxxx

Much loved Husband, Dad, Poppa
We all miss you.

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