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.

To our special wife, and Mum, Dawny, who is missed very much by me and Sophie. She is constantly in our hearts and minds and we dedicate our light to you up there, shining brightly as you always did in life. Also to Mum and Dad o longer with us and also missed immensely. Lots of Love Neil & Sophie. Xxx

Keep shining over us Dad, love you forever

Nette, and family xxx

You are always in my thoughts.
I miss you so much. Life is so empty without you.My love always
love
Mary

Mum & Dad together this Christmas xxx

Our first Christmas without you, shine bright up there. Loved and missed everyday xx xx

A loving husband, dad & grandad. Missed everyday & forever in our hearts xxxxx

The most wonderful father who is loved and missed every day. Love from your loving daughter Clemmie xxxx

Remembering my husband, Roger, and my two sons, Pete and Jamie who all loved Christmas. I miss them sooo much at this time of the year. Roger died in the loving and kind care of Lincoln St Barnabas Hospice.

Dad missing you each and every day but especially at Christmas. Thank you for being my dad and always being there to help teach and guide me. Love you always xx

Thinking of you both everyday, you are now reunited. We love you both so much, love Gillian, David, Helen, Craig, Laura, Alice, Hannah, Alex, Harry xxxx

Loving dad, grandad, friend to many so sorely missed.

My first Christmas without a hug and smile from you will be difficult but I will remember how lucky I have been to call you ‘Mum’ for so many years and how wonderful it was to be your son.

Merry Christmas to you in heaven although you cannot be with us and there is an empty space at the table our hearts are always full with memories of you.
Christmas time a time to remember and reminis of times gone by, happy memories and full hearts keep you near.

Wonderful parents who are sorely missed especially at this time of the year.

To Ashley
Always missed, always remembered, always loved, always my husband, always my hero. Paula xXx

WITH LOVE OF FANTASTIC PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS

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

Happy Christmas grandad & uncle George, this Christmas without you has been hard. Miss you so much, love you and forever thinking of you both x

A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, forever missed

One in a million Das. Love you so much. Miss you xxxx

Love and miss you everyday ❤️ always in my thoughts xxx

Miss you mum more than words can say shine bright like a star ❤ with lots of love always Susanne xx

Merry Christmas Dad!
Miss you always. Will pull a cracker (and will wear my hat) for you.
All my love
Becky xxxx