Terry Pembroke

Karen Thomas, Linda Medley, Harry Geeson, Daniel Snyder, Enid Veal, Byran Veal, Michelle Veal, Daniel Snyder, Murial Thomas, Linda Webbe, Beth Walton, Mary Butcher, Nigel Veal & Jean Veal

Raymond Harness

STEPHEN R NORM HAITH

Patrick Corcoran

Sarah Crowther

Catherine Betts

Harry Dawson & Kath Dawson

Clive Kettley

Susan Stevenson

Maurice Smith

Lewis Smith & Betty Smith

Colin Sherwood

Neil Sturge

Marian Craddock

May & Ted Gwatkin

Graham Lidgett

Keith Clarke

James Alwyn-Clark & Jackie Butler

Jean Bryan

Pauline Rowett

Harold Rigden

Florence Hale & Leslie Hale

David Robinson

Sandra Auckland

Colin Pitchforth

Steven Herrick

Don Ross

Terry Pembroke

From Mr. Steve Pembroke

Karen Thomas, Linda Medley, Harry Geeson, Daniel Snyder, Enid Veal, Byran Veal, Michelle Veal, Daniel Snyder, Murial Thomas, Linda Webbe, Beth Walton, Mary Butcher, Nigel Veal & Jean Veal

From Miss Chantelle Thomas

All of these individuals all had a positive way in life and pointed me in the right direction. They are all very sadly missed. Till we meet again, sleep tight!
RIP

Raymond Harness

From Mrs Audrey Harness

STEPHEN R NORM HAITH

From Ms. Shirley Haith

WE MISS YOU STEVE X LOVE ALWAYS XXX

Patrick Corcoran

From Miss Janet Corcoran

Miss you Daddy 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.

Catherine Betts

From Mrs Amy McClung

There are no words to say how much I miss you, and especially at this time of year on our first Christmas without you. You always made Christmas so magical for us growing up and I’m trying to do the same for the girls, after all I was taught by the best, but without you every day is tinted with a little grey

Merry Christmas mum, I love you xxxx

Harry Dawson & Kath Dawson

From Miss Hannah Dawson

We will be thinking of you as always this Christmas. It is the first Christmas that our family is back together in your old house, so it will bring back so many happy memories. You will both be missed, especially Grandad’s jokes and Grandma’s mince pies and trifle!

Lots of love,

Hannah, Lucy, Ian and Ruth xxx

Clive Kettley

From Mrs. Janet Kettley

Clive, our dearly loved husband, dad and grandad. We have so many happy memories of our Christmases together and you will be in our thoughts and our hearts at Christmas as you are every day.

Susan Stevenson

From Miss Sarah Stevenson

My beautiful mum, my best friend, the best grandma to my babies, the most selfless and brave person I've ever known.
Our first Christmas without you. Not a day goes by without thinking about you, talking about you and Christmas will be no different. I miss you so, so much.
We love you to the moon and back.

Maurice Smith

From Mrs Deborah Height

Lewis Smith & Betty Smith

From Mrs. Kelly Healy

My Uncle Lew was 2nd dad and my favourite person. He used to call me that too, "his favourite". My Auntie Bett is my 2nd mum and is my real life Fairy God-mother. She's now in the Hospice, being nursed and looked after by the wonderful nurses. Uncle Lew will fetch her when she's ready and they'll be together again. I love them both so much and I dedicate my light to them. They've lit up my life for the last 41 years and will do forever and ever. I feel so blessed they loved me back.

Colin Sherwood

From Miss Abigail Charlish

He was one of a kind, biggest heart I’ve ever known, he was an amazing daddy in the short life he had with his daughter and amazing stepdad to Freddie.
He’s my world and he made me believe anything is possible with him beside me. He was so strong loyal and my bestest friend I couldn’t be any more prouder of him. My life become perfect with him beside me. Love you forever sherwood,
Love you too daddy and monkey xxxxx

Neil Sturge

From Mrs Roma Sturge

Neil
You were the love of my life and I think of you and miss you constantly. Our first Christmas without you will be hard but we will remember the good times we had together (and there were so many good times.) Our memories of you live on in all of us. Sleep tight my love.
Roma XX

Marian Craddock

From Mrs. Andrea Devonport

A dear friend and employer.
Fond memories of 7 years as your carer.
What a privilege it was to spend your twilight years caring for you .Forever in my thoughts .xx

May & Ted Gwatkin

From Mr William Berrie

Peace to All

Graham Lidgett

From Miss Clare lidgett

My dear dad Graham sadly passed away 4 years ago to Alzheimer’s he had such a lovely smile that lit up the whole world. Myself my mum Josie and my sister Joanne miss him every day we love you lots Dad xxx

Keith Clarke

From Mrs Anne Clarke

Keith ,you will always shine bright in the sky and down on us all xx

James Alwyn-Clark & Jackie Butler

From Mrs. Claire Alwyn-Clark

Thinking of our cherished family who we can no longer see at Christmas time. Always in our thoughts and hearts xxx

Jean Bryan

From Mr Peter Bryan

Pauline Rowett

From Mr David Rowett

Your light is shining forever

Harold Rigden

From Mrs Christine Reeve

Remembering my dad, who always loved Christmas xx

Florence Hale & Leslie Hale

From Mrs. Susan Colam

We lost these two dearly loved parents 21 years and 7 years ago respectively. They will be forever in our hearts. Dedicating this light will be a symbol of them shining bright upon our lives, walking beside us always. God bless.

David Robinson

From Mrs. Maureen Robinson

He loved Christmas but truly believed the Christmas Fairy did everything from writing Christmas cards to wrapping presents.

Sandra Auckland

From Mrs Karen Smith

Mum,
Keep Shining Bright ❤️
Loved and Missed Always xxx

Colin Pitchforth

From Mrs Alison Smith

Miss you every day dad, your smile, your laughter, your advice and your commitment to life. Love you always Alison 💙

Steven Herrick

From Mrs Fiona Herrick

Forever loved and missed everyday Love Fiona xx

Don Ross

From Mrs. Alexandra Ross

You are loved and missed more with each passing year xxx

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