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.

John absolutely loved Christmas. He loved nothing more than to decorate all of the inside and outside of our home with lights.We will miss you this Christmas and always.Lots of love Doreen Sharon and Loyd

Miss you all so much xxxx

Lost his life to suicide.

It will be our first Christmas without you and I couldn't let it pass without you being involved as you would have been if you were still here. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and missing you more than you will ever know. With love always Cathy xx

To treat others as I would wish to be treated.

We miss you so much Dad. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Love you always xxx

Very special people, always there for me
Greatly missed
XX

Remembering all the happy Christmases we have shared together as our family

My Daddy,
The one who always laughs before he’s got the punch line of his joke out, the first one without you, but your favourite Christmas joke will be told!
Love and miss you always

Thinking of our wonderful Mum and Nana at Christmas time. Always in our thoughts. She will be so greatly missed as she is every day. Sending her all our love and kisses. xxxxxx

The light of my life, the centre of my universe. Lost without you xxx

Happy Memories

Merry Christmas Dad. I miss you so much. Love you always xoxo

To a loving grandad who had the unique power to light up every room he walked into. Thank you for keeping us all so young at heart ????

Mum and Dad, together again this Christmas. Sending you both lots of love. Jane xxx

In loving memory of my dear friend Clare.
I miss you & think of you each & everyday.

With all my love
Sharon

In memory of my amazing Mum who I miss so very much. She loved Christmas, so I will make this time of year extra special for my daughters in her memory. I love you mum, miss you more each day x

To Phil a much loved & missed husband, Dad & Grandad
Love from us all xx

Miss you every day

Dear Daddy,
I love and miss you so much.
Love
Clemmie xxxx

Remembering our beloved Grandma on our first Christmas without her. She is now reunited with our dearly missed Grandad whom we lost 14 years ago.
The most wonderful Grandparents I could ever have wished for.
Loved and remembered always.

A difficult year but the loving memories we shared are always with me,. Remembering all the Christmases together with laughter and joy.

We all miss you dearly mum, wife and grandma.
You was our, still are the light in the family.
You always put a smile on our faces.
We are remembering that fun times we had with you.
We love you so so much!
We know you are always with us xxxx

Christmas is a special time in our hearts. The time of year you loved. Missing you so much. Loving you always. Your devoted family xx