Remembering you at Christmas

My much loved younger brother, the 1st Christmas you won't be with your family.

There are no goodbyes for us…
Wherever you are, you will always be inside our hearts. Merry Christmas Dad♥️

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.

Christmas, more than ever, I miss my Dad's central role within our family festivities. I miss him so much.

My mum loved Christmas so it was always a very special time of year

Miss you every day

Merry Christmas to the brightest star in the sky. Miss you everyday, love from Helen, Jay, Evie and Oscar xxx

My beautiful Mum, shining bright always not just at Christmas. Loved Always. Missed Forever xxx

In loving memory of John, much loved husband, dad, gdad and great gdad. To have known you was a precious gift. You made every day like Christmas and we loved you dearly xxx

Not a day goes by without missing you both. So many memories to help us through the dark days. Living life and fulfilling dreams to make memories with our kids as you both did with us x x

Remembered every day in my thoughts and smiles.
xx

Happy Christmas Mum, I still miss you every day and as Christmas comes round once again it reminds me how much I miss seeing you in your musical Santa hat and how much laughter we shared. Enjoy your Christmas with Nanna and Grandad. Love you always xx

Miss you as always. Love from all of us xxx

Will be thinking of you both. Wish you were with us. Love always. Xx

Allways the life and soul of the party, She may be gone but will never be forgotten. xxx

Ethan, our Et.
Loved to Infinity & Beyond.
Miss you always and forever.
Mum, Dad Hugh & Grace ❤️

Remembering my parents & siblings, I miss you all so much xxxx

Merry Christmas Dad!
Miss you always. Will pull a cracker (and will wear my hat) for you.
All my love
Becky xxxx

Emelia was our lovely granddaughter who we miss each day, she bought light to our lives. Sleep well xx

Dot was a wonderful Wife, Mum, Nana and Big Nana, she was such a awesome lady ,who would do anything for anyone and everyone loved her , she is missed so massively every single day. This light will be so fitting because it is just how she lit up our lives, and in our memories she always glows brightly ❤️x

You are always in my thoughts.
I miss you so much. Life is so empty without you.My love always
love
Mary

We always put the baubles on the tree for you mum. Each year you took us to see the lights in town and every year you made a huge Christmas cake. We always brought gifts for the dogs and always had the most beautiful food.

To my wonderful Dad
With so much love today and every day
Jill
xxxx

In memory of my lovely kind dad. Always there for me and my sister. Loved and missed every day xx

Lost way too soon and a light will always shine for Adele. A lovely personality and character, missed by those closest to her. This Christmas she will be the star for her darling daughter Isabelle and other family. RIP

Miss you all lots. Christmas is not the same without you. My light is in memory of you all so dear to our hearts. Love you xx