10th March 1958 – 11th December 2017
Taken too soon, aged 59 years.
Loved and remembered every day, and especially at Christmas.
Jennifer x
Lindsay, Christopher and Andrew xxx
A lovely girl with the kindest heart and a beautiful smile.
Everyone loved her. She lit up a room.
We love and miss you Dad.
You will be the brightest star in the sky this Christmas.
Lots of love Claire, Katy, Richard and Louis
Xxxxxxxx
A treasured husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Simply the best.
Merry Christmas to my darling mum ❤️ 5 years past … 5 Christmas ???? without you … never forgotten dearly missed. ALWAYS ❤️
We miss you so much..
I wish a lot of things, but I hope you can see us, I hope you're here with us, I hope you can feel our love.
We all miss you Papa
I love and miss you all. You are all still in my heart and thoughts.
Dear Mum, I miss you every day, but am so grateful for all the happy times we shared at Christmas. Lots of love, Melanie
Wishing the most caring, kind and loveable Dad there ever was the most magical Christmas up in heaven. We miss you every single day and just wish you could be here with us all again. I wasn’t ever ready to say goodbye to you. We made so many memories but had so many more to make. Love you forever Dad love Jo Darren Abs Han & Leo xxx
Lizzie loved Christmas and made it a special time for everyone. We all miss Lizzie every single day.
Julie was a wonderful sister and friend. Always thinking of others. We had some wonderful Christmas together.
Missing you at Christmas and always 💙
Almost 30 years on you are missed more than ever. The strength of the love we shared remains and has been a constant support to us in our lives. We love you Mum xxxx
Sara and Derek always in our hearts, loved and never forgotten.
Another Christmas without you both, yet not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. This time of year still doesn’t feel the same, but I reflect on every moment we got to share. The grief of your absence is strongest amidst the festive joy, yet it reminds me how fortunate I was to be so deeply loved.
Merry Christmas, Grandma & Grandad –
cheers to you with a Sherry or two!
I’ll light a candle in memory of you;
two loving hearts still guide me through.
All my love, forever and more –
I’ll see one day, waiting at Heaven’s door. ♥️
We will keep the Christmas traditions going Mum, even though it’s so hard with you not here. Thinking of you always.
Love and miss you
Xxx
Miss your Thursday visits Cobby, even if you did fall asleep. Love and miss you xxx
Merry Christmas Mum, we miss you everyday but Christmas is not the same without you 💜
My father who art in heaven..
A prayer couldnt save you from what came,
Although now I whisper your name,
Every day and every night
It's a hug I need, and to hold you tight.
On Christmas day, I will set your place, and pour your drink, play your games, then shut my eyes to see your face.
Merry Xmas dad, your presence will always be felt. X
In loving memory of a special Mum,Nan and great Grandma we all love and miss you especially at Christmas life is not the same without you. We send all our love ❤ rest in peace.xx from Karen,Simon,Jamie, Danny,Jade,Paul, Sam,Kian and Amelie.xxxxxx
Remembering mum and dad this Christmas
For an unforgettable wife of 48 years, who was take by Cancer 11 years ago in November 2013.
Jill was a loving mother and grandmother who can never be replaced.
Why is life so cruel?
Merry Christmas Dad.
I love you and miss you so much.
Love always,
Jen
xoxoxo
You lite up our lives every day. Gone but never forgotten. We think about you every day.
Merry Christmas Mam xx
In loving memory of my younger brother Logan, who will be in our hearts forever from Manon, Vija and Mevin.
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.