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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

The world is a sadder place without you

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

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

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

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

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

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

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????????

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

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

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