Elizabeth Younger

Gary David Fox

Douglas Brown

David Brendish & Anne Laurenson

Carole Jones

Laura Vickers, Tim Smith & Louise Jones

Paul Maddison

William Rice-Johnston

Chris Lamb

Alan Reed

Frank Lawrence

Marie Bowley & Ray Bowley

Joe Bowler

Chris T & L X

Pauline Regan & Jim Regan

Anthony Reynolds

Edna Newton & Maureen Timmis

Harold Rigden

Gil Purvis & Hannah Vines

Sandra Hinton

Gaga (Tivvy) Vincent

Theresa Bradshaw & Mark Davies

Joyce Harley

Ivy Vamplew, Norman Vamplew, Alice Hendrick & James Hendrick

William Duxbury

Carol Harrod

Paul Butler & Joan Butler

Sarah Crowther

Elizabeth Younger

From Mrs Elizabeth Younger

Remembering our lovely Lizzie . Missed and loved by us all every day.

Gary David Fox

From Mrs Amanda Fox

Our superhero Gary, the biggest kid at Christmas, so loved and so missed.

Douglas Brown

From Mrs Maria Brown

Christmas wishes to my darling husband who made this time of year so joyful and happy. It is hard to face without you, Dougie. Love you loads. Xx

David Brendish & Anne Laurenson

From Mrs Suzanne Laurenson

Dave and Anne
Always in our hearts and memories

Suzanne and Joe Xx

Carole Jones

From Mr Chris Jones

Laura Vickers, Tim Smith & Louise Jones

From Mrs Lauren Burton

Laura was the queen of Christmas, she would always be in the festive spirit super early and her house was like a grotto. I have many fond memories of seeing Laura just before Christmas, laughing, being silly, reminiscing and having a lovely time. I miss her everyday.

Paul Maddison

From Mrs Helen Maddison

My darling husband, I miss you more and more each day.
This will be my 2nd Christmas without you here with me
The pain of losing you is unbearable
I will love you forever and ever ????
Until we are together again sweetheart
All my love always xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

William Rice-Johnston

From Mrs Mary Rice-Johnston

My husband was the kindest and gentle n man and greatly missed by all the family – even our great grand children who were 4 and 5 when Bill died ( they are 8 and 9 now still talk about him and they hope he is looking down on them .

Chris Lamb

From Miss Jill Briginshaw

MISS YOUR COMPANY AT COUNTRY CLUB IT'S NOT THE SAME WITH OUT YOU

Alan Reed

From Miss Megan Holroyd

I miss you so much Grandad ????
I would give anything to have you back. Love you forever and always xxxx

Frank Lawrence

From Mrs. Jennifer Barber

Dad
We miss your smiling face every day. Life is a little dimmer without you in it.
Love you always,
Jen xoxoxo

Marie Bowley & Ray Bowley

From Mrs Tracy Farr

Love and miss you everyday xx

Joe Bowler

From Mrs Melanie Bowler

Thinking of you Joe as always x

Chris T & L X

From Miss Abi Elliott

Setting up the tree

Pauline Regan & Jim Regan

From Mrs. Tracy Troop

Miss you both every day x

Anthony Reynolds

From Mrs Valerie Reynolds

Christmas time was our family time, we all miss you so much..xxxxx

Edna Newton & Maureen Timmis

From Mrs. Hazel Newton

Thinking of our mums ????????

Harold Rigden

From Mrs. Christine Reeve

Remembering my dad, who loved Christmas and lef5 us far too soon

Gil Purvis & Hannah Vines

From Mrs Karen Bee

Happy Heavenly Christmas Dad, loved always Mum, Gary and Karen. xxxxx

Miss you so much Polly, hope you’re shining bright up there xxxxx

Sandra Hinton

From Mr Martin Lovell

Strength not measured just in years, but seen in kindness measured forever.

Gaga (Tivvy) Vincent

From Mr Lee Vincent

Merry Christmas Gaga,
We miss you and think of you everyday.
Love you
Charlie (Lee and Josie) xx

Theresa Bradshaw & Mark Davies

From Mrs Kelly Davies

Merry Christmas to you both, enjoy your baileys and Whiskey.
Missing you every day.
Give all our family with the angels a big Christmas hug and drink from us.
Love
You always and forever
Xxxx

Joyce Harley

From Miss Katie Cawdron

Miss you every day, Nan. Love you to the moon and back, always xxxx

Ivy Vamplew, Norman Vamplew, Alice Hendrick & James Hendrick

From Mrs. Wendy Hendrick

Thinking of you this Christmas with happy memories,
Missing you always,
Lots of Love
Wendy, Graham, Matt,
Nicola, Ross, Josh & Lily xxxx

William Duxbury

From Mr Joseph Duxbury

Merry Christmas up there Grandpa xx

Carol Harrod

From Mr. Kenneth Harrod

Remembering my dear Wife Carol with love .

Paul Butler & Joan Butler

From Mrs. Danica Oakley

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.

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