Reginald Cade

Geoff Sykes

Pamela Potter

Alice Jane Palumbo

Alan Steed

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Stephen Dye

Sidney Lucas, Grace Lucas & Janet Lucas

Ian McGregor, Margaret McGregor, Mary Flynn & Bridget Barrett

David Staniland

Peter Lane

Lee Amiss & Jenny Amiss

David George

Barry Craven

Ashley Teal

Liz Mann

Ernie Flatters

Sarah Crowther

Phil Dowsett

Craig Fowler

David Noble

Irene Wentworth & Roy Wentworth

Eddie Grove & Terry Stalham

Margaret Clapham

Philip Wilson

Roy Grayson & Audrey Grayson

Robert George EGGLETON

Dot Cockerell

Reginald Cade

From Mrs. Emma Anderson

Remembering Uncle Reggie this Christmas

Geoff Sykes

From Mrs J Turner

Love and miss you loads Dad, you have always been my guiding light, your star shines forever bright, light of my life and guiding star shining bright from afar forever,
God bless
Julie xxx❤️

Pamela Potter

From Ms. Lucy Lewin

Cracking open a tin of biscuits for you this Christmas! We all love and miss you lots, from the Lewin and Potter family. xxxxx

Alice Jane Palumbo

From Mr alfonso palumbo

Miss you Mum,lots of love Alfonso

Alan Steed

From Mrs Patricia Steed

Remembering Alan a very dear husband, dad, grandad and great grandad who sadly passed away on 6 August 2024, always our favourite Santa

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From Mrs Kathleen Wilkinson

Stephen Dye

From Miss Kelly Dye

Love and miss you always Grandad.
Love Mason, Jaxon & Amelia ???????? xxx

Sidney Lucas, Grace Lucas & Janet Lucas

From Mr. Stephen Lucas

Happy Christmas to you all.
Thinking of you at this special time of the year

Ian McGregor, Margaret McGregor, Mary Flynn & Bridget Barrett

From Mrs. Moira Scarborough

We are remembering my Grandad. An amazing trombone player in his day as well as a terrifically talented joiner. My Grandad was like a built in best friend. So funny, his smile and laugh just lit up the entire room. And I would always feel safe and secure whenever he was near, he just had a calming presence. He always reassured you that you would be fine and give you a big squeeze and you would instantly feel better. My grandad was so determined, this showed when he had a stroke when I was younger and he had to learn how to read, write and speak again and he did. He passed away two years ago now from falling on a rainy day and after all he had achieved recovering from those traumas, it left such a hole in our lives for him to be suddenly taken when he was so healthy. Our lives are definitely different without him as he was such a light and a joy. Everyone who met him says the same, he was just a force of nature. The best husband, father and grandad in the world.
We are also remembering my Granny (Grandad’s wife) unfortunately she passed when I was a baby so I didn’t get much time with her, which really upsets me but when I hear all the wonderful and also funny stories about her I truly feel like I know her so well. She was so kind, so creative, also a force of nature. She was very determined, she ran a restaurant whilst taking care of her family and just had so many feathers to her cap! She had an eye for detail. I wish I could have spent years on end with her, going around antique shops which she so dearly loved. She was a treasured wife, mother and Granny.
We are also remembering my Auntie Bridget. When my granny passed away Auntie Bridget sort of took on the role of Granny duties. And to this day , I can say she truly shaped who I am. She was so kind, so delicate, always fair. Auntie Bridget loved church and keeping her rosary beads close to her (which is something I like to do now because of her), everything in her home was perfect and beautiful. Some of the best memories of my childhood are school holidays at my Auntie Bridget’s. And walking through her front door and getting a whiff of her homemade chicken soup that she was cooking. Everyone who knew her, held a special place in their hearts for Auntie Bridget and that’s a fact. We miss her everyday.

And finally we are remembering my Granny Flynn (Auntie Bridget’s sister and my Mums Granny) she too passed when I was baby so I don’t have any memories with her and I so wish I did because of the stories I hear she was such a kind and wonderful person to know. I have one picture of her holding me when I was just born, I’m asleep in her lap and she is looking down at me just like an angel and she is so very gently holding my tiny hand with the tips of her fingers, the picture is so beautiful and special because although I never knew her that picture shows how much she loved me and how many memories we would have made together , the memories would have been wonderful. My mum describes her as so elegant and very much “a lady” and she was a huge part of my mum’s growing up, almost everyday they would see her, she was like a “second mum”. It just shows how treasured she was.

David Staniland

From Mrs Susan Ullyatt

Dave you were my big brother and a wonderful uncle to the girls. You kept your sense of humour until the very end. Proud to say you were my brother.
Love you lots Sue x

Peter Lane

From Mrs Janis Smith

Love and miss you always

Lee Amiss & Jenny Amiss

From Mr Jason Amiss

With love at your favourite time of the year xxx

David George

From Mrs Helen Burns

My much loved younger brother, the 1st Christmas you won't be with your family.

Barry Craven

From Mrs Lisa Challenger

We miss you so much Dad.
Love you always xxx

Ashley Teal

From Mrs Paula Teal

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

Liz Mann

From Miss Heather Mann

Christmas was always mums favourite time of year, it’s just not the same without you! Love you Heather xxx

Ernie Flatters

From Dr Sarah Flatters

Our first Christmas without you. Rest in peace Grandad. Lots of love your daughter & grandsons xxx

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.

Phil Dowsett

From Mrs Ann Dowsett

Phil a dedication to an amazing man and husband . I love you and miss you . Ann xx

Craig Fowler

From Miss Becky Fowler

All dad used to ask for every Christmas was a “nice jumper and a nice aftershave”. Once he’d unwrapped them he’d immediately put on the jumper and spray himself all over and sit with a smile on his face.
Miss you dad x

David Noble

From Mrs. Jennifer Noble

He is always in my heart.

Irene Wentworth & Roy Wentworth

From Miss Lyndsey Potts

Forever and Always in our hearts our way xxx

Eddie Grove & Terry Stalham

From Mrs Lynda Knowles

Margaret Clapham

From Mr CHARLES CLAPHAM

MARGARET WAS A LOVING WIFE OF 55 YEARS AND WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED BY ME, HER 3 CHILDREN, 8 GRANDCHILDREN, AND 2 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN ESPECIALLY AT CHRISTMAS WHICH SHE LOVED.

Philip Wilson

From Mrs. Theresa Wilson

A much loved and missed Husband, Dad and Grandad. Gone but not forgotten Remembering the good times we all had with you. Goodnight and god bless. XX

Roy Grayson & Audrey Grayson

From Mrs Christine Ling

Love you both forever. All my love

Robert George EGGLETON

From Mrs. Jennifer FORMAN

11th December 1926 – 20th February 2015
Loved and remembered everyday.
Gone but never forgotten – my lovely and special Dad.
Jennifer xx

Dot Cockerell

From Mr Cian Macleod

For Nanny,
Thank you for always treating me with the same love and care as one of your own. You will forever be loved and remembered in my heart, and you will always be my Nanny.
Lots of love,
Cian x

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