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.

Mum you always made Christmas special for us even when there was little money. You are the Angel on top of my tree.????

Always loved and remembered.

Christmas will never be the same, but we have lots of memories to cherish and also lots more to make.

❤️❤️❤️

We lost you 11 years today but you are always In our hearts, memories and prayers ♥️

Steve lit up our lives with his love of life and laughter. Forever in our hearts and missed more each day. All my love always, Wendy xx

Thinking of you with so much love and wonderful memories x

Dad, your wings were ready our heart was not. Not a day goes buy your not thought of.

We miss you so much dad.
All my love ducky your heartbroken daughter Leanne and Granddaughter Jorji.

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.

Their love at Christmas were selfless and have many happy memories of them all at this special time of the year

Love you always. Xx

Missed so much at Christmas time
Loved and missed always
Never forgotten
Love as always from your loving daughter Sandra xxx

Words cannot express how much you are missed by us all. Merry Christmas Steve. Love always xxx

To the best mum / nanny, dad / grandad we could of loved. You are missed every minute of the day especially at Christmas time so we every year we attend the light procession in honour of how great you both were xx lots of love always, Hayley, callum, Joshua, Raymond and Daniel xxxxx

Missing you this Christmas and always

Nicky,
You always lit up my life!
Love you forever
Paul X

Thinking of my dear Brother and two Sister in Laws. Taken too soon by the dreaded cancer. Remembered with affection by Mole and Barb.

The love of my life, we shared 48years together, raised our son & daughter, Chris & Laura, They were incredibly lucky that I fell in love with a wonderful girl. She was an amazing lady and we were all devastated to lose her. God bless you my darling. xx
Died in St Barnabas hospice 30 May 2024.

Another Christmas without you and it doesn't get any easier.
Love you Pops xxx

Dear Daddy,
I love and miss you so much.
Love
Clemmie xxxx

We losted Grandma Maxwell in 1989 but we still miss her.
Paula x

Tony, I miss you every day. My life is now dedicated to your memory and the life we had together.

We all miss you so much and our love for you is as strong as ever.

A much loved mum taken from us far too early.
Miss and think of you every day mum. Xxx