John Davies

Terry Cardy & Jeanne Cardy

Sarah Crowther

Ray Pearson

Jack Nottingham

Glyn Hind

Robert Turner

Jeff Perry

Harry Dawson & Kath Dawson

Eugene Cassidy

Jean Toyne, Clifford Toyne, Rennie Markham & Donna Linford – Ward

Alan [Pops] Foster

Jan Mukherjee & Ajit Mukherjee

James Henry

Colin Westwood, Eric Firth & Anne Firth

Suzi Bright

Rick Welbourn

Chris Whitehead

Anita Clark

Charlie Bakhtiary

Joyce Longthorn

Dianne Tolley-Saunders

Michael Charles Dickson

David Weatherill & Alex Masterton

Courtney Vickers & Alison Negus

Babs and David Ridgers

Ted & Thelma Wright

Jim Henry

John Davies

From Mrs Janet Tomlinson

Forever in our hearts

Terry Cardy & Jeanne Cardy

From Mrs. Jane Bridgwater

Remembering you both this Christmas. 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.

Ray Pearson

From Mrs. Margaret Pearson

Always in my heart xx

Jack Nottingham

From Mrs Bridgette Nottingham

The third Christmas without our darling son Jack, each one as painful as the first. He will, forever be 19 and missed so, so much by everyone who knew him but especially his family… us mum and dad, his brothers, their partners and children

Glyn Hind

From Miss Jade Hind

Going to Chris cringle and then driving around looking at all the lights

Robert Turner

From Mrs. Tinna Turner

Our first Christmas without you Rob.
Our time together taught me,
What Christmas time is for,
And that's what I'll remember,
Until we meet again once more. Xxx

Jeff Perry

From Miss Charley Perry

Dad, second Christmas without you. I miss you every minute of every day and still can't believe you are gone.
My heart aches for you and always will. I hope you are now resting, finally pain free! Taken far to young at 63. I promise to keep your memory alive and live the life that you couldn't. All my love forever and always. Your girl, your proud daughter, Charley xxx

Harry Dawson & Kath Dawson

From Miss Hannah Dawson

We will be thinking of you as always this Christmas. It is the first Christmas that our family is back together in your old house, so it will bring back so many happy memories. You will both be missed, especially Grandad’s jokes and Grandma’s mince pies and trifle!

Lots of love,

Hannah, Lucy, Ian and Ruth xxx

Eugene Cassidy

From Mrs Angela Cassidy

Miss you so much. Rip

Jean Toyne, Clifford Toyne, Rennie Markham & Donna Linford – Ward

From Mrs. Rachel Markham

Love and miss you all so very much – always remembered and sadly missed

Alan [Pops] Foster

From Miss Cheryl Foster

Jan Mukherjee & Ajit Mukherjee

From Dr. Anna Staples

December is a time that brings back memories of family Christmases when we were young with Mum and Dad making it all so special. Now as an adult with my own kids, we miss having them over to us to celebrate. There is too much space around the dinner table without them.

James Henry

From Mrs Susan Robinson

Forever Loved and Missed

Colin Westwood, Eric Firth & Anne Firth

From Mrs. linda westwood

Thinking of you all this Christmas time and always.
I hope you are all together shining your stars down on us

Love and miss you
Linda xxx

Suzi Bright

From Miss Kelly Bright

Love, like starlight, never dies xxxx Love you always, Mum

Rick Welbourn

From Mrs. Jenny Welbourn

Lovely kind gentleman. He worked so hard for his family all his life and is greatly missed by us all.

Chris Whitehead

From Mr. Ron Whitehead

My Darling wife, taken too early, I will always love you. I am sure that you shine a light, wherever you are.????

Anita Clark

From Miss Annette Mountcastle

Remembering my bestest friend at Christmas time, I miss the laughter, your smile, the bond we shared that can never be broken, always in my heart and thoughts
Annette
XXX

Charlie Bakhtiary

From Miss Megan Ford

Joyce Longthorn

From Mrs. Sue Sockell

For my Mum who I miss x

Dianne Tolley-Saunders

From Mr Gary Saunders

Michael Charles Dickson

From Mrs. Susan Dickson

My Dear Husband taken so quickly and loved so much. I don't know what I am going to do without you. Our Anniversary 14th December and would be for 52 years, I have known nothing else in my lifetime.
I love you so much and will forever miss you. Life will never be the same for me and the family.
Sue XXXX

David Weatherill & Alex Masterton

From Mrs. Carla Hubbard

We think of you both always, Christmas is no different but oh how we wish you both were here with us. Lots of love always xxxx

Courtney Vickers & Alison Negus

From Mrs Christina Rhodes Christina Rhodes

I miss you every day and will always love you

Babs and David Ridgers

From Mrs. Jane Graham

with love as always especially for mum who passed away on Christmas eve.

Ted & Thelma Wright

From Mrs Jan Hoy

Miss you every day

Jim Henry

From Mrs Catherine Henry

On Angels wings' you were taken away.
But in my broken heart you will always stay.

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