Sarah Crowther

James Bedford

Grandad Paddy & Patrick Corbally

Ernest Wright, Vera and Rose Harper and Wright & Olwen Turner

Graham Wolden & Joan Wolden

Gillian Bibby

Christopher Forbes

Lisa Phelps & Violet Tuton

Stewart Bristow

Albert James Keningale

Ann Wilson

Brenda Thornton

Tony Steer

Winifred Buckland

Alan Leslie Foster

Alison Breese & Gordon Matthews

Jayne Wyatt

Jeff Perry

Isobel Coupe

James Barker

John William Robinson

Sara Travis & Derek Woodcock

Nan Nan And Mylo

Glyn Hind

Anthony Juggins

Vincent Doran

Phil Wilson

Andy , Frank & Michael & Tom |

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.

James Bedford

From Mrs Julie Bean

The best husband, dad, grandad & great grandad, who we all miss so much xx

Grandad Paddy & Patrick Corbally

From Mr Donny Corbally

We miss you every day hope your watching over us and know we love you xxx

Ernest Wright, Vera and Rose Harper and Wright & Olwen Turner

From Mrs Jackie Brammer

Graham Wolden & Joan Wolden

From Miss Jane Wolden

IN MEMORY OF GRAHAM AND JOAN WOLDEN WILL BE THINKING OF YOU BOTH THIS CHRISTMAS AND ALWAYS WHERE EVER YOU MAYBE LOVE FROM ALL YOUR FAMILY XXX

Gillian Bibby

From Mr John Bibby

Gillian loved the Christmas season and enjoyed hosting family on Boxing Day. This will be our first Christmas without her and she will be missed.
We love you.

Christopher Forbes

From Ms Kirsten Craig

I miss you so much and Christmas will not be the same without you this year. Hope you are enjoying some peace and know that we all love you x

Lisa Phelps & Violet Tuton

From Miss Raenor Phelps

Stewart Bristow

From Mrs Rachel Eldridge

Your love of Christmas always shone so brightly. You spent many, many hours volunteering as Father Christmas for various local charities. Such care and attention for every single child you saw. Making sure that you kept the magic alive for them ❤️ we miss you dad, always, every day, but particularly at Christmas

Albert James Keningale

From Ms. Karen Keningale

Ann Wilson

From Miss Shirley Wilson

This will be our 5th Christmas without you, mam. Unlike the saying; it doesn’t get any easier. However, you will be spending Christmas with us, you’re always in our thoughts & we talk about you all the time. Miss & love you to the moon and back xxx

Brenda Thornton

From Ms Jill Thornton

Happy Heavenly Christmas Mum. The best Christmas present ever, would be to see you again .
Love and miss you every day.
Lots of love always, Jill, Lee, Ryan and Ben xxxxx

Tony Steer

From Miss Megan Steer

Merry Christmas Dad! I miss you endlessly and the holidays aren’t the same without you. Je t’aime les étoiles cessent de briller.
Lots of love,
Little Bit.

Winifred Buckland

From Mr James Buckland

Alan Leslie Foster

From Miss Cheryl Foster

Another Christmas without you and it doesn't get any easier.
Love you Pops xxx

Alison Breese & Gordon Matthews

From Mrs Lynsey Milton

In Loving Memory of a dearly loved cousin and uncle sadly missed love you both to the moon and back always xx

Jayne Wyatt

From Mr David Wyatt

The world is a sadder place without you

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

Isobel Coupe

From Mr. Stephen Coupe MBE

Isobel loved Christmas time of year a fun time with the children. Always in our thoughts and remembered each and every day.

James Barker

From Mrs. Susanne Atkin

Miss you with all my heart ❤️ ???? ????

John William Robinson

From Mrs Vicky Esberger

There will always be an empty chair for you to join us at our table on Christmas Day and everyday. I miss and love you with all my heart. Xxxx

Sara Travis & Derek Woodcock

From Mrs Sylvia Woodcock

Both are remembered with love by Sara’s son, brother and mother.xx

Nan Nan And Mylo

From Miss Ria Hirst

We miss you both so much. It's our first Christmas without you Nan and it won't be the same but we'll be thinking of you. We love you xx

Glyn Hind

From Miss Katie Hind

All our memories are and will be forever in my heart.

Anthony Juggins

From Mrs. Jo Evans

It’s hard to believe another year has passed ???????? We miss your amazing smile, love, jolliness, kindness and those tight hugs you loved to give us and your special girlies ????????Not a day goes by where you are not in my thoughts. ????????I smile through the tears and remember all those good times we spent together???????? little did we know we were making memories ????????Heaven has gained one beautiful Angel????????Forever missed????????until we meet again Dad????????Love you forever????????

Vincent Doran

From Mrs. Julia Redhead

In loving memory of Dad our 1st Christmas without him. xxx

Phil Wilson

From Mrs Theresa Jane Wilson

In memory of Phil. A much loved & missed husband, Dad & Grandad.
Love always xxx

Andy , Frank & Michael & Tom |

From Mrs Pearl Green

Shine brightly, you are forever in our hearts and will never be forgotten. Loving you always ❤️all our love xxxxx

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