Pauline Keery

ERNEST CLIXBY

Betty West & Keith Wheatley

Marie Falkinder, Marion Wolsey, Cheryl Cooper, Dorothy & Frank Stallebrass, Martha & Joe Farrow & Nita Mills

David Gorwood & Brenda Gorwood

Harry Wight

Colin Skepper

Bill Tatton

Nan Rose

Richard James

Catherine Betts

Pauline Rowett

Allana Parker

Margaret Doran & Vince Doran

Heather Mallinson

Lynda Seabrook & Paul Seabrook

Tracey White & Daniel White

Gordon Holman

Pam Bond & Alan Bond

Betty Craggs

Chaz Hewson

Douglas Toyne

Lyn Beard |

Sarah Crowther

Carol Jessop & Tony Patchett

Brenda Maddison

Sheila Elkington

AVRIL WALSH

Pauline Keery

From Mrs Pauline Gourley

Always in our hearts & minds x

ERNEST CLIXBY

From Mrs ELEANOR CLIXBY

THANK YOU FOR THE HAPPY TIMES WE HAD

Betty West & Keith Wheatley

From Mrs Susan Wheatley

My dear Mum loved Christmas – it was her favourite time of year, bless her..
My father-in-law Keith was born on 23rd December – remembering him on his special day.

Marie Falkinder, Marion Wolsey, Cheryl Cooper, Dorothy & Frank Stallebrass, Martha & Joe Farrow & Nita Mills

From Mrs. Carol Farrow

Missing my family and dear friends every day and especially at Christmas time.

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

Harry Wight

From Mrs Gill Robinson

Heavenly Christmas wished to my dad who died 2 years ago. Best dad a girl could have. Him and mum lived in Fife, Scotland (mum still does). Over his last few month's we were on the phone nearly every night. We used to watch the soaps together even though we were nearly 400 miles apart. Miss his so very much.

Colin Skepper

From Miss Deborah Lloyd

Dear Colin
This is a special time of year for us with your birthday closely followed by Christmas. Sadly it is also the time that I lost you unexpectedly last year. This year has been the toughest of my life and I miss you so much. Wishing you were here with me this Christmas. Debbie xx

Bill Tatton

From Mrs Kerry Hunte

Remembering you Dad all year and especially at hogmanay. Special times.

Nan Rose

From Mrs Rebecca Sheldon

Christmas isn't the same without you Nan. Luckily we have some amazing memories from our Christmases together over the years which I will treasure forever. Will raise a snowball to you. Miss you as always. Love from All of Us xx

Richard James

From Mrs Gillian James

Always in my heart forever

Catherine Betts

From Mrs Amy McClung

There are no words to say how much I miss you, and especially at this time of year on our first Christmas without you. You always made Christmas so magical for us growing up and I’m trying to do the same for the girls, after all I was taught by the best, but without you every day is tinted with a little grey

Merry Christmas mum, I love you xxxx

Pauline Rowett

From Mr David Rowett

Your light is shining forever

Allana Parker

From Mrs. Kerry Rye

Because Fluffy shone brightly every day of her life and I miss her every day xx

Margaret Doran & Vince Doran

From Mr David Allen

Remembering Margaret and Vince Doran, my partner Angela’s Mum and Dad, in her first Christmas without both of them

Heather Mallinson

From Miss Rachel Mallinson

Our first Christmas without you! You were always at the very centre of Christmas celebrations, making it the most magical time for everyone! How will we ever do it without you? Thank you for teaching us what it’s all about..LOVE! We’ll miss you and hopefully we won’t forget the carrots! MISS YOU & LOVE YOU SO MUCH, ALWAYS! Love Rachel, Gav & Neve XXX

Lynda Seabrook & Paul Seabrook

From Miss Sharon Seabrook

Another year without you but you are back together. We will be remember many happy memories not only of Christmas times. Keep shining bright both of you lots of love xxx

Tracey White & Daniel White

From Mrs Amanda Shipperbottom

Gordon Holman

From Miss Elisabeth Holman

Another Christmas without you Grandad. I miss you more than words can say. Hope you’re up there rattling the coins in your pocket. I love you always and forever!

Pam Bond & Alan Bond

From Miss Alison Bond

This light is dedicated to my mum and dad. May its light shine as brightly as their love.

Betty Craggs

From Mr Andy Craggs

Miss you mum so much

Chaz Hewson

From Mrs Claire Heeson

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

Douglas Toyne

From Mrs Lucy Blanks

Our second Christmas without you Pops.
Missing you now and always.
Looby and JB xxx

Lyn Beard |

From Mr Stephen Beard

So many special Christmas memories. Love you always, miss you forever my darling. xxx

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.

Carol Jessop & Tony Patchett

From Mrs JENNIFER WHITE

Remembering my sister, Carol, and dad, Tony. Thinking of all the happy Christmases we have had together, and new year celebrations, particularly in York, which were Carol's speciality. Missing you both more than ever, comforted by the thought that you are together, lots of love, Jen, Ian, Abi and Emily xxxx

Brenda Maddison

From Mrs Sandra Beattie

Always in our hearts ♥️ forever missed. Never forgotten.

Miss you Mam

Love you

Sandra and Rod

Sheila Elkington

From Miss Kate Elkington

Our first Christmas without Mum and it will feel very empty. Mum was always the life and soul of any gathering at Christmas and throughout the year and will be hugely missed. We will especially miss her delicious Christmas pudding! I’ll be raising a glass to Mum and hope she’ll be doing the same along with all her friends & family. Love always xxx

AVRIL WALSH

From Mr David Walsh

L
LOST YOUR BATTLE AGAINST CANCER

LOVE YOU FOREVER

YOUR DAVE XXX

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