We love and miss you always Dad, You’ll always shine bright.
Audrey , Laura , Carl , Kurt , Zoe and Finley xxxxxx

Missing you so much this Christmas but remembering all the happy times of the past 70years Always in my heart Eileen

Dad you are now peace with Mum.
We will treasure the wonderful times that we shared with with such loving parents/grandparents and take comfort in those memories."
Your loving family xxx

Forever in our hearts

We always enjoyed our Christmas time together over the years and I miss him so much.

Simon always choose to have a great day. Since his death I choose JOY every day. JOY to The World

Together again, missing you lots
Love always
Justine, Dave, Faith, Al, Evan & Esme
xxxxxx

Mum and Dad always made Christmas special when I was growing up and love and miss them every day but especially at this special time of year

The first Christmas without our dad + Grandad.
Our shining star in the sky.
Love always x

Miss you more each year. So much I wish I could share with you. Happy Christmas my brightness star. Love you xx

SHE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE AN ANGEL

I have so many memories of my wonderful Grandad, but one of my absolute favourites was when I took him to the hospital for an appointment earlier this year. When we got there I got to wheel him around in a wheelchair which he found absolutely hilarious as I was so scared of pushing him into a wall or a door frame! He even joked as we were leaving about me passing my wheelchair pushing license – making a joke about me not passing my driving test yet! But this is one of my favourite memories because it was the first time I had seen my Grandad genuinely smile for a very long time.

We miss you very much.
Merry Christmas xx

Dad was cared for by St Barnabas inpatient unit for just over 3 weeks this year and they did a fabulous job to make dad comfortable and pain free as per his wishes. Also doing all they could to involve us during the pandemic. Dad lived in Lincoln all his life and memories with him will always be in our heart. Lighting a light for him will light up the memories we have of him, especially being the first Christmas period without him.

My mum Trish Frayne
My world and my best friend.
We all love and miss you so much mum.
Shine bright always
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Xxxxxxxxxx

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.

Mike and Julie miss you all very much.
Love you all xxx

Couldn't have looked after you like we did without the help from St Barnabas hospice staff they were amazing.

Another Christmas without you both, it doesn’t get any easier, I wish that we could all be together again one last time. Miss you xx

Remembering my dear husband, but also thankful for the excellent care and support the Hospice at Home team gave him during his last few weeks

My darlings,
Many a wonderful Christmas spent at yours watching my children and nephews opening their magnificent presents and then playing with the boxes. Preparing and eating a magnificent meal washed down with a bottle or two of wine.
I love and miss you both so much xxxx

i love you forever thank you for the best Christmases i wish i could spend another with you❤️