Trish Frayne

Sandra Webster

Debbie Falkner

Margaret Davis

John Haestier

Alfred Baxter

Christine Goodman

Bunny Cottingham, Cliff Cottingham & Henry Milne

Janet Brooker

Thom Guilfoyle

Phil Brown

Janet East & Colin East

Mark Jackson

Jean Paulger

Sylvia Cundall

Barrie Tozer

Charles & Margaret Hoskins

John Corner

Pam Eaton

Anthony Henson

Neil Rushby

Chris T & L X

Sarah Crowther

Richard Rodgers

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Margaret Beath

Stephen Loveday

Sarah Crowther

Trish Frayne

From Mrs. Claire Frayne

My mum Trish Frayne
My world and my best friend.
We all love and miss you so much mum.
Shine bright always
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Xxxxxxxxxx

Sandra Webster

From Miss Karen Reader

We miss you so much mum, you may be gone but never forgotten and forever in our hearts.
8/6/1949 – 28/8/2019 ????????????

Debbie Falkner

From Mr. John Bricknell

Happy Christmas Mum! Shine bright we love and miss you eternally. Love John, Amy and boys xxxx

Margaret Davis

From Mrs Sarah Duguid

We miss you every day Mum, especially at Christmas. We will be raising a glass to you – the loveliest Mum, wife and Grandma. We love you always,

Sarah, Jim, Harry & Angus and of course Dad xxxxxxxxxx

John Haestier

From Mrs Clementine Rose

We love and miss you so much Daddy. Xxxx

Alfred Baxter

From Mrs. Margaret Baxter

Love and miss you at Christmas and every day of the year x

Christine Goodman

From Miss Sarah Skelton

Always remembered

Bunny Cottingham, Cliff Cottingham & Henry Milne

From Ms Hilary Cottingham

Happiness

Janet Brooker

From Mrs Catherine Hughes

Missed and loved every day Mum, but especially at Christmas as this was your favourite time of the year xxx

Thom Guilfoyle

From Mrs Eleanor Guilfoyle

We never did much to celebrate at Christmas, treating it as any other day really. However, this will be first Christmas without you and I’m expecting it to be difficult, as it is was at the time of our anniversary and birthdays.
We shared so many special times.
Happy heavenly Christmas my darling ????????????

Phil Brown

From Mrs Kelly Woodthorpe

Miss you Bro, Keep shining bright xx

Janet East & Colin East

From Miss Jo East

Not a day goes by that I don't think about you.
I hope you're looking down and watching over me.
Miss you always

Mark Jackson

From Mrs. Jill Wilkinson

Remembering you With much love Mark, my wonderful brother
Jill
xxxx

Jean Paulger

From Miss Angie Paulger

Another Christmas without you mum, it doesn't get any easier.
I will be raising a glass of wine & lighting your candle
Miss you So much mum. Love you lots merry xmas ????

Sylvia Cundall

From Miss Rachel Smith

This Christmas is the first without my beloved Grandma, Sylvia. My Grandma loved Christmas and I cherish lots of memories around the Christmas period that I had with her.
Shine bright Gma and I hope you’re pulling all the crackers up there. I love you.

Barrie Tozer

From Mr. Peter Tozer

My father who art in heaven..
A prayer couldnt save you from what came,
Although now I whisper your name,
Every day and every night
It's a hug I need, and to hold you tight.
On Christmas day, I will set your place, and pour your drink, play your games, then shut my eyes to see your face.
Merry Xmas dad, your presence will always be felt. X

Charles & Margaret Hoskins

From Mr. Phillip Hoskins

Dad/Pop, Mother, Granny and Grandad, You are forever in our hearts, we miss you so much, Love always, Phillip, Ann, Emma and Tori

John Corner

From Mrs Sue Corner

I still miss you so much my dear John, even though it’s several years since I lost you.

Pam Eaton

From Mr. Matt Eaton

Mum
Merry Christmas
Love
Matt
xxx

Anthony Henson

From Mrs Yvette Henson

I love you Anthony.
Always
xx

Neil Rushby

From Mrs. Sue Rushby

With love to a very special husband, Dad and Grandad this Christmas xxxx

Chris T & L X

From Miss Abi Elliott

Setting up the tree

Sarah Crowther

From Mrs Kelly Pointing

Life's too short

Richard Rodgers

From Mrs. Lucy Reid

With love at Christmas grandad now and always. Forever in my heart and never forgotten. Miss you and love you always. Love Lucy x x x x x

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From Mrs Kathleen Wilkinson

Margaret Beath

From Mr. Tim Beath

Remembering almost 55 happy years together, enjoying our 3 children and 2 grand children

Stephen Loveday

From Mrs. Denise Loveday

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.

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