A wonderful son & brother serving in Royal Navy sadly taken from us too soon aged 41yrs. Remembered with love & pride at Christmas & every day

To dad,

Our first Christmas without you ???? we are all missing you so much, shine bright x

Lots of love

June, Tracey, Abbie, Ruby, Darren, Christine, Charlotte, Graham, Violet, Morgan, Leanne & Alfie xx

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

Christmas isn’t the same without you, we will miss you again this year but we’ll be thinking about you. Love you big bro xx

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.

Miss you Mum and hope we make you proud of Harry and Eva. Miss you every day love Simon and Becki xxxx.

Grandad,
You are so very missed.
Our lives are not the same.
We will forever cherish memories of you.
Until we meet again.
All our love forever.

The first Christmas without our beloved husband to Sharon, father of Lisa and Sara, father-in-law to Alex and Ben and grandad to Alfred and Penelope.

Thanks for sharing 60 wonderful years.

In loving memory of Peter Kinnear. We will miss you so much. No matter where you are you will always be our Gaga.
Love you always.
Your family
Xx

So many memories of more than 60 Christmases together Sadly missed

This will be the 1st Christmas without Paul, can't imagine it without it. Miss you Paul.

Jane was very well cared for at the hospice in her final few weeks. It's almost 8 years but she's still very much loved and missed. It's the anniversary of us losing our lovely Dad tomorrow to Covid. Brother Dave & I will be together and raising several glasses to him.

Much loved mother wife nan
Loved by all that knew her
Have lovely memories of mum
Miss her loads passed away 21st December 2015
Missed by all that knew her
Love from your
Daughter’s husband grandchildren family and friends

Words cannot express how much you are missed by us all. Merry Christmas Steve. Love always xxx

Our Beautiful Mum became an Angel 10yrs ago. We miss you every single day. Happy Christmas Mum, love you eternally, Heidi and Kelly xxxxxx

RIP Mom. hope you are at peace with everyone and looking after Benji. God bless, miss you x x

Remembering Paul, our dearly loved husband and father. Not just at Christmas but always.

Mum passed away 2 years ago and would've been 80 this November. She loved a party and getting dressed up, the sparklier the better!
We'll be raising a glass or two to you on your birthday and at Christmas.
Love and miss you so much xxxx

So blessed to have known each and every one of them.

All were amazing beautiful people with the kindest hearts.

Always in my thoughts , Always in my heart

Another Christmas without you, will love and miss you always

One in a million, forever loved and forever missed

Christmas has never been the same since losing you all. You are missed so very much. X