Tracy Gooding

Ernest Wright, Vera and Rose Harper and Wright & Olwen Turner

Martin Lumb

Mike Mills

Neeru Shrestha

David Nicholls

Eileen Andrews & Eddie Andrews

Bas Cartner

Donna LINFORD

Janet Brooker

Nigel Aspland

Jenny Heathcote, Brian Pestell & Anne Ashworth

James Shaw

Tony Baker

Tracey White & Daniel White

Chris Watt

Roger Goodall

James Alwyn-Clark & Jackie Butler

Daphne Cox & Peter Leech

Alfred Baxter

Paul Guest

Mary Sawyer

Ian Fisk & Sam Halpenny

Brian Nelson

Cliff Cottingham

Sarah Crowther

Mervyn Lowiss

Barrie Tozer

Tracy Gooding

From Miss Mairead Gooding

I miss you so much mum I love you to the moon and back always ???????????? – your little cupcake mairead????????????

Ernest Wright, Vera and Rose Harper and Wright & Olwen Turner

From Mrs Jackie Brammer

Martin Lumb

From Mrs Susan Lumb

This light is dedicated to my beloved husband Martin Lumb who passed in February this year. The hospice looked after my husband in his last few days and supported Martin and I through the palliative care stages . They are the most wonderful people and we couldn’t have done it without their support.
Martin passed with dignity and peace and that meant the world to his whole family.
Miss you every day my darling and will be thinking of you this Christmas as we spend time together as a family without you, you will be in all our hearts and thoughts. Will love you forever my darling .
Susie Lumb .

Mike Mills

From Miss Jane Mills

Dear Dad,
Another year of missing you but you are always in our hearts x Always remembered with a smile x with lots of love now and always x Rita, Jane, John, Jessica, Chris, Holly, Eleanor, Poppy xxx

Neeru Shrestha

From Miss Reeya Shrestha

Hi,

This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you. Sorry for not being the best sister. Maybe in another life we'll beat cancer. I love you.

David Nicholls

From Ms Reanne Smith

Merry Christmas grandad
Me and Freya love you so much
We miss you
Rest in paradise
Love
Reanne and Freya
Xxxxxx

Eileen Andrews & Eddie Andrews

From Mr Lewis Lawson

Bas Cartner

From Ms. Justine Hakes

Donna LINFORD

From Mr. Charles LINFORD

Donna x

You are in our thoughts and in our hearts always.
We miss you so much.
Shine bright darling.
Love from Charlie and all the kids xx

Janet Brooker

From Mrs Catherine Hughes

Mums favourite time of the year was Christmas, mainly because she loved to gather her family around her. She was a strong supporter of St Barnabas and always dedicated a light on the tree of life.
We were very grateful for their care of mum in her final weeks, and love to support St Barnabas each Christmas in mum’s memory.

Nigel Aspland

From Mr Jamie Aspland

Jenny Heathcote, Brian Pestell & Anne Ashworth

From Mrs. Julie Heathcote

I love and miss you all. I think of you every day. x

James Shaw

From Mrs. Julia Parker

Our first Christmas without you Dad, so very missed every day and always with so much love from us all xxx

Tony Baker

From Mr. Tony Baker

You were like a son to me and a dearly loved member of the family.xxx

Tracey White & Daniel White

From Mrs Amanda Shipperbottom

Chris Watt

From Mrs. Esther Watt Jones

Miss you more than words can say. We love you and should have told you more x

When you left us, you did the most amazing thing. You gave life and sight to others. You were always so kind and thoughtful and this was reflected in your gift, even after you had gone. I hope the recipients are happy, healthy and are loved. Perhaps one day we will hear from them but until then, know that we are proud to call you our mum. Love you my mummy x

Roger Goodall

From Mrs Lesley Goodall-Page

My third Christmas without Roger, our family will gather for fun and happy times. Wishing you were still with us to share it

James Alwyn-Clark & Jackie Butler

From Mrs. Claire Alwyn-Clark

Always in our thoughts and our hearts x

Daphne Cox & Peter Leech

From Mrs Laura McCarthy

My dearest Peter, you have become a grandfather this year to a lovely boy. You would be so proud.

My darling Daphne, how I miss our little jaunts and chats, but somehow I feel there is a lot of you in me.

I miss you both with each and every passing day. Strange that you never met each other and yet you were so important to me in my life and continue to be so.

Forever in my heart
Laura

Alfred Baxter

From Mrs. Margaret Baxter

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

Paul Guest

From Miss Emily Guest

Christmas was always our favourite time of the year. I will be holding on to all the memories of buying the trees, decorating the house, and dancing in the kitchen to Christmas songs whilst cooking the Christmas lunch. Love you and miss you everyday. x

Mary Sawyer

From Mrs Cathy Trevor

Second Christmas without you but you are thought about every single day. Merry Christmas Mum. Miss and love you today and every day. Xx

Ian Fisk & Sam Halpenny

From Mrs. Amanda Fisk

Brian Nelson

From Mr Matt Nelson

Cliff Cottingham

From Ms. Hilary Cottingham

Enjoyed being with people

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.

Mervyn Lowiss

From Mrs. Wendy Lowiss

Barrie Tozer

From Mrs Lesley Tozer

This is my 2nd Christmas without my beloved husband, my best friend, my soulmate, I miss you so much but carry you in heart till we meet again. xx

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