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.

Always in our hearts, especially at Christmas xx

Much love for all the lovely Christmases we spent as a couple and as a family.
Missed now and always,
Mags xxx

Merry Christmas mum/ nan we miss you more than ever. Keep shining like you always did. Love you xxx

My beautiful Grandma. May god bless you and I hope you are resting in peace. I love you so much. Heaven gained an angel when you left us and you’ll be forever my guardian angel ❤️????

Dad,you will be forever in my thoughts, miss you. XXX

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Remembering all of our special Christmas memories mum xx
Missing you more than you will ever know xx love you xx

I remember opening our Christmas stockings on your bed & all the effort you always made to make our Christmasses special. Having to try and stop you from spending too much but the presents always overflowing out from under the Christmas tree. Love & miss you, Txxx

Never far from our thoughts .

Our first Christmas without you.
Forever loved & missed
Love from Kelly xxx

To our special very dearly missed Mum Bunty and Dad Albie Brooks.

We love you always, Angels keep you safe to watch over us all xxxx

Love and miss you so very much Paul.
You used to make our Christmases very special, for me and the girls.
I cant see you, but I know your always around
Till we meet again….your always in my heart ????
Anita

Dad . Remembering you at Christmas and always in our hearts missed every day love all of us ❤

Forever in our hearts Steve,
We miss you xxx

Remembering all the loving, happy Christmases we shared over the years. We miss you all the time Dad but especially at Christmas xxx

Probably his least favourite time of year but I’m sure he’d rather be with us in his tacky Christmas waistcoat. We certainly wish he was still sat at the other end of the Christmas table for years to come.

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
I carry you in my heart everyday and know you’re always with us♥️.
Merry Christmas my angels ✨

Dearest Mum,

I miss you more than words can say
I miss you every minute of every day
I struggle to cope and understand
And wish that you could hold my hand
And help me through this time of struggle
And give me a kiss and a cuddle.
I hope and pray that once again
You are reunited with your beloved Jim.
I will do my best to make you proud
And always say your name out loud.
I will remember your words of support and advice,
And loving memories will always be part of my life.
I love you now, forever and always.

Love you loads
Linda xx????????

Happy Christmas, grandma and grandad Sheard, we miss you every year. We raise a glass every year and hope that we are all doing you proud! lots of love

Mum, Grandma & Grandad you are dearly missed especially this time of year as we always spent Christmas as a family.

We all love and miss you.

Happy Christmas Pops, thinking of you always and missing you more than ever at one of your favourite times of year. My shining star. Love you so much xxx

Remembering Margaret and Vince Doran, my partner Angela’s Mum and Dad, in her first Christmas without both of them

Miss my lovely Mummy so much this time of the year Christmas just isn't the same without you.
Love you Mummy ❤️
ALWAYS

Remembering my Mum and Dad, love and miss you both every day. Thinking of you always ❤️