Sam Piper

Geoff Smith

Glyn Hind

Tracey White & Daniel White

Hazel Cottingham & Tony Cottingham

Justin Gregory & Arthur Whitfield

Sarah Crowther

Joan Dear & John Dear

Gemma Weaver

Ann Bosworth

Kathleen Kahle

Christopher Sharman

Yvonne Blackburn

Sheila Elkington

Eric South & Kay Cottle

Michael Pool

Janet Brooker

Tracey White & Daniel White

Betty Craggs

Trevor Mettam

Lesley Hodges

Tony Steer

Pauline Valerie Nelson

Katrina Lee

Chris Swift & Diane Swift

Barry Canner

Penny Adams, Christopher Adams, Ted Belk & Sheila Belk

Richard Hueso

Sam Piper

From Ms Verity Stephenson

Another year without you, forever missed Verity xxx

Geoff Smith

From Mr. David Pembroke-Smith

It’s 23 years without you Dad. I know you’d be proud of what I’ve achieved. Miss you loads! Lots of love always.
XXXXXX

Glyn Hind

From Miss Katie Hind

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

Tracey White & Daniel White

From Mrs. Amanda Shipperbottom

Miss you both x

Hazel Cottingham & Tony Cottingham

From Miss Linda Cottingham

Christmas was always such a lovely family time, full of fun and laughter and lots of food! This will be my first Christmas without my mum and dad and I know it will be difficult, but I take comfort in the many lovely past memories we have xx

Justin Gregory & Arthur Whitfield

From Mrs Maureen Hall

Remembering Dad at Christmas time, loved and missed always xxx

To my darling son Justin at Christmas your favourite time of year loved and missed always ???? happy Heavenly Christmas xxx

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.

Joan Dear & John Dear

From Mrs. Kim Hawes

Mum and Dad
Love and miss you every day xx

Gemma Weaver

From Mrs Victoria Belcher

Christmas is the hardest time without you. Always thinking about you everyday. Missing you so much. Love ❤️ you so much with all my heart . Sending you big hugs. Xxxxxxx

Ann Bosworth

From Mrs. Hanna Pirrie

Ann Bosworth 1930 – 2021
In memory of special lady missed by many.
X xxx X

Kathleen Kahle

From Mrs. Veronica McBain

My very first time abroad I got to spend it with you in Florida xxx

Christopher Sharman

From Miss Kykie Sharman

Always Missed
Forever in My Heart xxxxxx
Love Kylie xxxxx

Yvonne Blackburn

From Mrs Diane Smith

Love you to the moon and back xx

Sheila Elkington

From Miss Kate Elkington

Our 2nd Christmas without you but you will be forever in our hearts and minds. You were always the star of every party and you lit up so many people’s lives. Miss you Mum and Love you lots. Merry Christmas xx

Eric South & Kay Cottle

From Mrs Louise Evans

Michael Pool

From Mrs Sharon Pool

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.

Janet Brooker

From Mrs. Catherine Hughes

Thinking of a very special Mum this Christmas time.
You are so missed by us all xxx

Tracey White & Daniel White

From Mrs. Sian Turner

Hope you both are together, where ever you are ❤️

Betty Craggs

From Mr Andy Craggs

Miss you mum so much

Trevor Mettam

From Mr. Robert Mettam

My dad, who died of covid in November 2020. We all miss you. Love always Robert, Jeanette, Nigel and Niki xxxxx

Lesley Hodges

From Mrs Jane Richards

Tony Steer

From Miss Megan Steer

Merry Christmas Dad! I miss you endlessly and the holidays aren’t the same without you. Je t’aime les étoiles cessent de briller.
Lots of love,
Little Bit.

Pauline Valerie Nelson

From Mr. Graham Nelson

It is 27 years since Pauline passed away in the care of the Hospice. I still miss her and talk to her.

Katrina Lee

From Miss Harriet Lee

Missing you lots but remembering happy times opening my Christmas Stocking

Chris Swift & Diane Swift

From Mrs joanne swift

Always loved and remembered.

Barry Canner

From Mrs. Gillian Canner

Remembering all the lovely Christmases we shared together as a family.

Penny Adams, Christopher Adams, Ted Belk & Sheila Belk

From Mrs Karen Wood

Remembering all those loved and lost. Gone but never forgotten.

Richard Hueso

From Mr Brad Hueso

On this journey or the next, you’ll still be there walking beside me. I love you, I miss you, I’ll see you again brother

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