You wasn’t just my grandad you was my dad and my best friend. I wish you could have met Freya and I wish I could call you and tell you all about her and our life. I know your here with me but I wish I could just hear your voice and see your face. I love you grandad and we will see each other again!

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

You were and always will be my inspiration to be a better person

Forever loved and missed everyday Love Fiona xx

Happy Christmas to my beautiful Nan and Pops. We miss you more and more everyday and hope you’re both shining together <3

Miss you every day Dad
Much love Jill xxx

We love you mum even though you are not with us in person you are always with us in spirit. Love you, good night and God bless xxx

Chris Watt – A second year without you Mum. Selfless to the end, you became an organ donor and continued to help others. Giving and caring in life and in death. We are proud to call you our mum and hope that you can watch over us. Miss you every single day. x

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.

Remembering with love our lovely Richard. We miss you every day , you left a hole in our hearts and lives that can never be filled. We remember too happier times and memories shared. Sleep well Richie , dad , grandad and great grandad , till we meet again , we will hold you in our hearts forever. All our love Pam, Karen and family, Angie Pete and family, Marc Sophie and family xx

In loving memory of a very dear Dad & Grandad. We miss you so much x
Together forever with Mum x
With all our love
Paul, Elaine, Suzanne, Hannah & Emma
Xx

As another Christmas without you passes, we remember the good times and hope we make you proud everyday xxxx

We will never forget you mummy xx

Love Mitchell, Peggy and Gavin .

We miss you Dad always in our hearts

A wonderful husband who was taken far too soon very suddenly. Much loved and missed.

He loved a big family Christmas

Loving memories of a dear husband dad grandad, parent’s grandparents and a special friend. Loved and remembered in our hearts always xxx

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

We miss our wonderful Grandma so very much- she’d be so proud of our ever expanding family. We shall all raise a glass of Sherry in her honour this Christmas!

Light dedicated in memory of our beautiful, amazing, brave mum, Chris Burdass, a much loved wife, mum, grandma and great grandma.
Forever loved & missed by us all, and remembered every single day.
We're all sending you lots of love, hugs & kisses up to heaven xxxxx

In memory of Alison, who's presence lit up many lives , and her caring nature is so sadly missed.

My beloved mother-in-law Pam was the most generous woman. We miss her everyday. Every Christmas she spoiled us with gifts and more food than we could eat. This will be our 2nd Christmas without her but we'll cherish our memories of her.

Jeff was a family man in every sense of the word. He loved us all unconditionally. Jeff loved Christmas and every year would fill the house with all things festive. He is missed so much at this time of the year. Xx

Missing you so much this Christmas but remembering all the happy times of the past 70years Always in my heart Eileen

Wherever you are, I hope the skies are bluer, the colours are brighter, the hills are higher and the world is kinder. I will love you forever x

Our wonderful family members, gone but not forgotten. A toast to you all this Christmas.