Geoff Gowland

Eric Blakelock Robson, Marian Meredith & Jeff Wood

BRENDA & VICTOR GARFITT, SIMON MORLEY & CHARLIE

Joyce Harley

Paul Walkinshaw & David Reid

Russ Johnson

Sylvia Coleshill, Jeanette Rimington, John Coleshill & Julie Coleshill

Roger Whapshott, Pete & Jamie

Pat + Ken Herauville

Sheila Coulman

Stuart Cameron

RACHAEL HOWAT

Lilian Clenahan, David Clenahan & Chris O’Farrell

Glyn Hind

Grace Barker

Alan Goodenough

Jeannette Goodwin

Keith Ford, Gerald Ford & Audrey Ford

Ernie Wright, Olwen Turner & Vera and Rose Harper and Wright

David Harding

Simon Dayman

Terry Pembroke

Jackie Holvey

Jill Halesworth & Brian Halesworth

Sarah Crowther

Donna Jean Holtz

John Hird

Edith & Douglas German

Geoff Gowland

From Mrs Dawn Gowland

Missing you sweetheart, you were what made our Christmas’s special. Xx

Eric Blakelock Robson, Marian Meredith & Jeff Wood

From Mrs Chris Chattaway

BRENDA & VICTOR GARFITT, SIMON MORLEY & CHARLIE

From Mrs Jane Morley

Love and miss you all so much xxxx

Joyce Harley

From Miss Katie Cawdron

Miss you always and forever, Nan.
Love you to the moon and back xxxx

Paul Walkinshaw & David Reid

From Dr. Barbara Reid

Paul – thanks for our beautiful 25 years

David – so glad you had kindness in your life

Russ Johnson

From Ms Bev Johnson

Shine brightly Russ
I love and miss you soo much ❤️

Sylvia Coleshill, Jeanette Rimington, John Coleshill & Julie Coleshill

From Mrs. Sharon Smith

Missing you again on another Christmas. Will be thinking of you all at this special time as I do every day xx

Roger Whapshott, Pete & Jamie

From Mrs. Sue Whapshott

Remembering you all at Christmas as you shine like stars in the sky … Roger, Pete, Jamie xxx

Pat + Ken Herauville

From Mrs. Mandy Herauville

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

Sheila Coulman

From Miss Sophie Coulman

Miss you Mummy.
Lots of love, Ed, Georgie & Soph Xxxx

Stuart Cameron

From Mrs. Philomena Cameron

The first Christmas without you!. We have a big Stuart (Dad) shaped hole in our lives that cannot be filled. We miss you so much, love Phil, Ryan and Jack xx

RACHAEL HOWAT

From Mr. JAMES HOWAT

Lilian Clenahan, David Clenahan & Chris O’Farrell

From Mrs Ailsa Mcgiveron

Remember you every day. Miss you so much. Love you forever. Love Ailsa xxx

Glyn Hind

From Mrs Jade Masih

In memory of my dad glyn who shines bright in our life and still is rembered always for all that he did for us and role modelled for us.

Grace Barker

From Mr. Jeremy Barker

Mum, we love and miss you so much. We talk about you all the time. You spent your life thinking and caring for us and others and we thank St Barnabas for taking care of you when you needed it. We will come and visit the tree of life to see your light shining brightly just like you lighted up our life. Love you always, Jeremy, Sarah, Easton and Ebonie xxxxxxxxxx

Alan Goodenough

From Mrs Ann Goodenough

You are missed especially at Christmas we love you xx

Jeannette Goodwin

From Miss Eden Laughton

Jeannettes poem,

When you were with us you weren’t one for soft spoken words.
Any attempts at emotional conversation you’d effortlessly swerve.
If you were here now and you sensed this heart-pour.
You’d tell me to shush, sit down, to ‘close the door’.
We’d all sit in the lounge, all cosy and all warm.
Put a film on the TV, then talk through it all.
With a cat on your lap and the dog at your knees.
You’d pet and you’d fuss until I agreed ‘Aren’t they so pretty’.
We’d sit there for hours and put the world to rights.
Reminiscing and laughing about all the good old times.
Giggling at memories till the day turned to the dark.
Like the new haircut ‘chode’ or your day trip to the park….
Even at the end you were always true to you.
A fabulous diva, and you, through and through.
Walk past your reflection and your hair you would tease.
With your effortless style and you in your dungarees.
One thing is for certain, there’s no one quite like you.
Even treatment shakes were taken by champagne flute.

Now you are gone, and it’s time to say.
That you could bring sunshine to the darkest of day.
And although I never said it, you know what you meant to me.
My life lived with you is full of endless happy memories.
From little girls to little women, with you I have grown.
You have been there from the beginning, your home is now my home.
So I want to say Thank you, for everything you have done.
In my heart you are my family, you are an adopted Mum.
You have always been there so Goodbye is hard to say.
But I know I’ll see you again, on the other-side one day.
You’ll be holding hands with Dereck and Barbs, Molly and JellyBean too.
And I will get to tell you…. J-dog, I love you.

Keith Ford, Gerald Ford & Audrey Ford

From Mrs Deborah Rodak

Missing you so much x

Ernie Wright, Olwen Turner & Vera and Rose Harper and Wright

From Mrs Jackie Brammer

Remembering you at Christmas

David Harding

From Mrs. Carolyn Gilfillan

A true gentleman and talented work colleague. We will really miss him.

Simon Dayman

From Mrs Sheena Dayman

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

Terry Pembroke

From Mr. Steve Pembroke

Jackie Holvey

From Ms Jade Holvey

We love you very much mum and grandma. Forever grateful to St Barnabas. Love. Jade and Fred xx

Jill Halesworth & Brian Halesworth

From Ms Susan Halesworth

Always loved, desperately missed. 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.

Donna Jean Holtz

From Ms. Amy Holtz

Miss you every day Grandma ❤

John Hird

From Mrs. Jo Campbell

Always loved and remembered by all your family xxx

Edith & Douglas German

From Mr. Douglas German

Forever in our hearts

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