Grief is the last act of love, where there is deep grief, there is great love.

This is the first Christmas without Richard. I want to thank St Barnabas for all the amazing work they do and support they give to families going through similar situations to ours.

With love at your favourite time of the year xxx

Dad loved Christmas. He was like a big kid, excited to get the Christmas lights up each year. I love the idea of a light in his memory on this big Christmas Tree – it is so him. I miss you Dad xxx

Remembered each and everyday and loved always

You were the kindest Mum ever and so sad that you never lived to enjoy all your grand children.

We lost dad in September whilst he was on holiday with my mum in Crete. We lost him so suddenly and far too soon. A kind, gentle and hard working man and the best dad you could ask for. We all miss you so much. We’re all looking after mum, don’t worry. We hope we continue to make you proud.
Miss you and love you forever
Vanetia (mum), Kylie, Holly, Jade, Beth, Keswick and all the grandchildren xxxxx

Happy heavenly Christmas, Always loved and always remembered by all your family xx

Thinking of a much loved son, brother, father and uncle xx

Our last Christmas with my daughter was amazing, we had just all been to Disneyland in Paris came home Christmas Eve and still even though she was so ill she smiled.
My Dad was always one to join in the craziness of Christmas.
They are both missed and loved

My mum loved Christmas but could be very last minute with the wrapping & delivery of presents, she enjoyed the baking and always took charge of the Christmas Dinner

Time passes but the inspiration, love and memories remain. I love and miss you so much.
Love always Nicky xoxo

So blessed to have known each and every one of them.

You may have gone but you are never forgotten.

Lots of love
Karen, Kev and grandson Alex
Xxx

Miss you every day – there is not a day goes by and I don’t think about you both. Love you xxx

Always in our heart Son.

You are loved and missed more with each passing year xxx

My mum said she didn't like Christmas much and its was a big fuss for one day. She loved shopping and buying gits for everyone though! She had a stash of presents from around April.

To my Darling Hubby
Wishing you a Heavenly Christmas.
My first Christmas without you by my side.
A year that my heart is full of pride to be called your wife.
For all the memories I will treasure.
Always in my thoughts, forever in my heart.
I love you and Miss you so much.
Your Wifey Jeanie xxx

This light is dedicated in memory of Andrea Armstrong, a loving mum & nanny.

Mum, not a day goes by when I don't think about you. Your forever in my heart & thoughts. I wish you could have been here this year to see me finish uni, I know you will be so proud & beaming with pride up there. I have thought about you so much lately & how life should be right now with you here with us all. Your missed more than you will ever know. Love you always from Steph x

To our nanny in heaven, although we didn't get to meet you, we know who you are & all about you. We know you would have been the best nanny in the world to us, lots of love Summer, Chelsea, Mikey & Alfie x

Love and miss you everyday ❤️ always in my thoughts xxx

Always remembered

I have the fondest memories of Christmas as a child with my dad and mum and sister was amazing!
Recently memories of spending time with my mum in law who came and stayed for Christmas lunch.

With love from Dave x

Daniel, Not having you with us all to celebrate Christmas is not something we will ever get use to. This year our first without you will be so hard however Ethan, Harper and I will try to smile and fill it full of laughter like you would have done. Your sense of humour is what got us all through the hardest of times. We will all use this same outlook on life at Christmas to make it as special as it can be. You will be in our thoughts and in all that we do xx You are so missed, yet still loved so much xx

St Barnabes allowed us all as a family to have that quality time. The children were able to spend time with their Dad in a comfortable and safe setting. The staff went above and beyond for us all and embraced Dans wicked sense of humour. They made him feel safe and cared for him with such compassion and dignity. We were all looked after nothing was ever too much trouble. The most important thing they did was allowed us to have some extra time and memories.

Having a light shine in honour of Dan warms our hearts and gives us some comfort.

It was never goodbye but see you soon
Every day is a Dan day
Forever loved

Always Vicky, Ethan and Harper xx

Every

Knowing we can give back to them in this way helps us all feel we are doing something when a Thank you just isn’t enough for our gratitude.