We love and miss you every day. Best Dad and Grandad xxxx

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.

Love and miss you every day Dad xxx

Beloved Husband, Daddy and Grandpa. Sing with the Angels, All is Well.
Missing you every day, Always in our thoughts.

Life isn't the same without you, Mum. Missing you loads. Love, Tina xxx

For Helen a very special Wife, Mum and Grandma. Christmas was always your favourite time of year, we miss you so much and think of you always. Lots of Love Steve, Louise, Clare & Charlotte xxx

This time of year is always tough and it never gets easier.
Tonight is dedicated to 3 extremley special people who have been taken by such a cruel illness and only my Uncle having the wonderful experience and care provided by the Hospice.

You are all so sorely missed and will be forever in my heart and thoughts x x

In remembrance of a beloved wife, mother, and grandma. You’re always in my heart grandmoo.

For my daughter Katy who was tragically taken from us on 18th December 1999 at the age of 15. She is singing now with the angels.
And and wonderful husband Terry Brighton who fought so hard to beat cancer but was taken from us on 31st October 2022.
My sincere thanks to the wonderful St Barnabas nurses who helped and supported us through this dreadful last year. Linda Brighton

They shone in life

Missing you and loving you every day.
You were the best.
All my love John

In fond memory of a lovely wife, mother and nanny. Forever in our thoughts and never forgotten. Miss you. Tony xxx

Another year without you mum! Love & miss you always. Lots of love Steph, Claire, Amy, Amanda, michaela, Mark & Demi & all your grandkids ???? xx

Amazing father, Our love, Our hero, Loved and missed so much xxx

Another year has passed without you, the love of my life, but precious memories will stay with me forever. Love you always xx

The most incredible man, who we all love and miss dearly. Thinking of all our special memories and wishing him a heavenly Merry Christmas. Sending love from us all and a special kiss from his Great-Granddaughter Lilia ❤️

Happy Christmas Mum missed all day every day xx

To my beautiful auntie Sally,
We miss you at the dinner table every Christmas. We miss your smile and presence, the way you adored the kids and your white jumpers.

We miss you so much, especially mum.

Love Laura. Luigi, Enzo and Lulu and baby Luca xxx

Love and miss you all so much especially at this time of year. X

Every Christmas we would all get together at our house, play games,sing it was such a lovely time

Merry Christmas mum I miss you so so much more than ever forever love,
your little miss sunshine ❤️ ❤️

Not a day goes by without missing you both. So many memories to help us through the dark days. Living life and fulfilling dreams to make memories with our kids as you both did with us x x

Happy Heavenly Christmas Dad.
Yes I know you hated it ha ha, loved and missed every day.
Gary & Karen xxx

Im loving memory for my mum, I still think about you everyday and wish you were still here. I know I cant bring you back, but a piece of me went with you, The day you went away.
Love you lots, miss you loads ????xx

Tommy B, we all miss you and your magic energy, cheeky sense of humour and gorgeous smile so much!
We will make sure your Christmas Tree looks beautiful and the lights in the garden are just how you like them.
Love you forever and always dude Xxx