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.

Nanny miss you loads,
Doesn't get any easier,
Love you so much,
Hope your happy
Lots of love Lexie xxx

I miss you my darling every day. I’ll carry a torch for you again this year. Love you always and forever. Xxxxxx

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Love you always Carl xxx

“Our Queen..Debbie Key”

I Miss You Nanny & I Wish You Was With Me, You Was The Best .. I Love You Always Nanny. Love Harper-Grace xxx

My brother died at St Barnabas December 2017. Miss him so much. Will always be grateful for the care he recieved at St Barnabas xx

My Beautiful Hannah, I Miss You so Much. I Love You to the Moon and Back my Little Mole Pie xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

They all went too soon and leaving a hole in our lives but also a huge amount of happy memories. The pain we feel at their loss represents the huge love we have for them.

We remember them frequently: with a smile, a tale retold, a song they loved, a phrase they used and how they made our lives richer. They may not be here in body but they remain with us in our hearts x

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.

We will never forget you and miss you every second of every day xx

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

Merry Christmas Lee. Hope you are celebrating with the angels. Our second Christmas with our you. We all miss you so much.

Happy Christmas 2023 in Heaven Dad/ Grandad Brian.
You're missed more than you'll ever know. Our12th without you ????
2 more G.Grandchildren this year.
17 now that will all be taught your loving ways, your family values and have fun attitude.
You're loved beyond measure ♥ xxxxxxx

Mum,
Missing you always not just at Christmas.
Love you forever ???? xxx

My lovely special father, I think of you often and still miss you so much.xxx

All our memories are and will be forever in my heart.

He was so much fun! He is very much loved and missed.

My Gran was the kindest person I knew. She would do anything for me and I would do anything for her. She was lucky to receive the amazing care that she did from the hospice and I miss her so much

Getting engaged on Christmas Day, it was very emotional.

We always remember when Mum miss judged her chair and ended up in the Christmas Tree, that hold your breath moment where you wait to see if they are hurt or laughing, and luckily it was laughing especially when she realised a bauble landed in the gravy boat.

This light is kindly donated as a gift for Gary and Judy xXx

My father died at the age of 39 and my sister at 19 and despite these tragedies, my mother lived to the age of 84. They are always in my thoughts. I have had the good fortune to have lived just over twice as long as my dad and just over four times longer than my sister!

…truly the most loving ????kind????caring????funny and always there for us daddy bear and grandad ????I miss our everyday chats✨our catch up coffee stops✨our days out together✨your drop in to see us days✨you are there but not here✨how I wish it was so different????✨????if love could of saved you..you would be here forever ✨until we meet again ✨keep us close✨I will look for you in every lifetime✨love Jo,Darren Abs & Aaron Han & Elliott & Lil Leo????x

Missing you this Xmas
As we look up to the stars
And see the brightest one
We know it’s where you are looking down on us xx

Always in our thoughts and our hearts x