Sarah Crowther

Patricia Parker

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Phil Brown

Tim Lyons

Ray Pearson

Sheila Quinton, Isobel Punton & John Punton

Maureen Baptist

Elizabeth Pickering, Joseph Derrick, Joyce Dykes, Mark Dykes, Peter Derrick & Janet Matthews-Hall

PAUL FOOTTIT

Bill Fielder

James William Bean

Ann Robinson

Charlie Bakhtiary

Kirsty-Marie Allen

Wilf Chapman & Iris Chapman

Stephen Loveday

Lee Robertson

Joan Gilligan

Mick Rampton

Olive Swinnerton

John Johnson, Audrey Johnson & Jeanette Corner

Kim Shucksmith

Stephen Dye

Razor Marshall & Pat Marshall

Donna Markham

Nicola Waldman

Christopher Forbes

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.

Patricia Parker

From Mr. John Baines

Life is fragile, my love of you is forever

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From Mr Kevin and Leah Crampton

Phil Brown

From Mrs. christine brown

thinking of you and missing you every day

Tim Lyons

From Miss Karen Lyons

Love you always Dad xxx ❤️

Ray Pearson

From Mrs. Margaret Pearson

Always in my heart xx

Sheila Quinton, Isobel Punton & John Punton

From Mrs Pat Punton

As parents they were always there for us and have taught us so much. As we grow older and now have Grand children of our own we understand how important the love of family is and appreciate all their love for us, everyone deserves to be always lived and remembered, even they are no longer here in the living world! Xx

Maureen Baptist

From Mrs Melissa Maclean

Our Beautiful Nanny, Loved and Missed so much Every day ❤️
We hope you are happy back with Grandad now Nanny.
Love You Forever and Always xxxx

Elizabeth Pickering, Joseph Derrick, Joyce Dykes, Mark Dykes, Peter Derrick & Janet Matthews-Hall

From Mrs Jane Pickering

Dear Family and friend who are missed greatly and left too soon.

PAUL FOOTTIT

From Mrs. Valerie Norman

Always in our hearts.
Valerie, Ellen & Craig xxx

Bill Fielder

From Mr Matt Dovey

He was a Disney loving man who loved us so much.

James William Bean

From Mrs Tracey Garrill

my lovely dad with lots of special memories

Ann Robinson

From Miss Jessika Mallett

My beautiful Grandma. May god bless you and I hope you are resting in peace. I love you so much. Heaven gained an angel when you left us and you’ll be forever my guardian angel ❤️????

Charlie Bakhtiary

From Miss Megan Ford

Kirsty-Marie Allen

From Mrs Pat Toulson

To my beautiful daughter Kirsty gone to soon but I will never forget you. I miss you so much and love you with all my heart ❤️. With lots of love from your Mum. Xxxxxxxx

Wilf Chapman & Iris Chapman

From Mrs. Margaret Hughes

Remembering my wonderful Dad and Mum. Lost Dad with lung cancer in 2007 and Mum with dementia in 2017 xxx

Stephen Loveday

From Mrs. Denise Loveday

Lee Robertson

From Miss Ceri Nelson

Lee
Remembering you this Christmas.
We’ll all be thinking of you.
Ceri, Denny, Pete & Bailey xxx

Joan Gilligan

From Mrs. Ann Wood

Mick Rampton

From Mrs Pat Rampton

Olive Swinnerton

From Mrs Kayleigh Scutt

We know you are shining down on us this christmas Nanny. You are missed more than you could ever imagine. God Bless xxx

John Johnson, Audrey Johnson & Jeanette Corner

From Mr. Graham Johnson

Happy Memories Much missed

Kim Shucksmith

From Mrs. Carlie Bell

Almost 3 years ago we lost our Mum very suddenly and at a young age to cancer. We are so grateful to all of the staff at St. Barnabas who treated Mum with such respect and love. Sadly in the space of just a few years we have had three family members who have all needed care from the team at St Barnabas. The work they all do is just amazing and they continue to need as much help as possible to continue to provide this level of care for so many families.

Stephen Dye

From Miss Jade Dye

Miss you Dad, until we meet again.
Love always Shaun, Scott, Kelly and Jade xxx

Razor Marshall & Pat Marshall

From Mrs. Vashti Bowden

Donna Markham

From Mr. Paul Markham

In memory of my beautiful sister Donna Markham, who sadly passed away last year. Lovingly looked after by the staff at St Barnabas.

Nicola Waldman

From Mrs Tash Hellawell

To my mum, who always shined brightly in our lives, especially at Christmas x We love you and miss you so much xx love you more x ………X

Christopher Forbes

From Ms Kirsten Craig

I miss you so much and Christmas will not be the same without you this year. Hope you are enjoying some peace and know that we all love you x

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