Hello Dad
We have many Memories. We can share. At Christmas.. we knew you were with us every day. We all are sending our love to you today. ❤️

A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, forever missed

Keep shining brightly my little man, you are missed very much x

It will be the first Christmas without you. It will never be the same. Love always Sue xxx

Always in our heart Son.

Remembering our lovely Lizzie . Missed and loved by us all every day.

In remembrance of my Mum, Mary Evans, who died on July 28th, 2020. A shining light! Still loved and missed dearly. Xx

Richards favourite time of year was christmas.

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 you always. Xx

My first Christmas without a hug and smile from you will be difficult but I will remember how lucky I have been to call you ‘Mum’ for so many years and how wonderful it was to be your son.

Missing you more than words can possibly ever express, not a day goes by that I don’t think of you x

Forever loved and always missed

You are never far from my thoughts because you meant so much to me. I miss you dad and will love you always. This light is for you because you still shine brightly in my memories.. love you Dad, from your daughter.

This will be the first year of my life that I will not be able to speak to you on Christmas Day. Always in my thoughts. Love you Mum xx

Dad
Missing you & your festive shirt this Christmas
Love all your girls xxx

Remembering the happiest memories in the 23 years we knew you. Forever greatful you found us ❤️. Thinking of Helen, Allison, Gord, Scott, Jen, Alex and Ben during this hard time.
Lots of love
Ruth, Steve, Kat and Rachel

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

Thank you to the fabulous hospice team for their care and support in my dad’s final weeks. Christmas is about love and you all show so much of the true meaning of Christmas.

We love and miss you always Dad xxx

although we would have loved to shared one last Christmas together,
that was not to be.
Happy Christmas to my Dad.

Julie loved Christmas, she was a wonderful sister and friend ❤ xx

Merry Christmas Mum, miss you xx