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.

Miss you every day Mum x so happy you got to be my Mum xxxx

Loved & missed everyday, Keep shining bright our clarkey xxxx

Missing you does not get any easier. Not only did I lose my husband when you passed but i lost soul mate too. I will love you always Dougie xx

Merry Christmas grandma and grandad Caithness hope you are proud of us all!

My husband and my hero, never forgotten. All my love always and forever xXx

The best dad anyone could wish yo have.
Lots of love always and forever ❤️

Miss you everyday xx

Love and miss you so much, always in my thoughts and heart.
Love you forever. Maureenxx

Love you dad , your so loved and sorely missed xx rip dad xx poppa love all the children and grandchildren xx

My beautiful daughter I miss you so much Mel I know life could be a struggle.for you and you are now at peace, no more tears, struggles and pain I love you so much always in my heart ❤️❤️ love mum and dad xx

Loved and missed always , ????

My Dear Husband taken so quickly and loved so much. I don't know what I am going to do without you. Our Anniversary 14th December and would be for 52 years, I have known nothing else in my lifetime.
I love you so much and will forever miss you. Life will never be the same for me and the family.
Sue XXXX

Thoughts of a much loved husband and father.
Missed every day.

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.

A special Dad who will live in my heart forever.
Thinking of you always xx

Forever in our hearts, missing you all so much. It doesn’t get any easier as time goes by.

A wonderful husband and dad. We think about him every day.

Their love of walking in the uk

A magical person who was a shiny light to all he met, especially our family, amazing dad, hubby we love you always.
Passed aged 44yrs always talk xxx
Love you more xxx

Always in our hearts

Mike, this is my first Christmas without you. I will miss you more than words…sleep peacefully my little Christmas angel. I love you xxx

You so loved Christmas, time to relax after
getting all the parcels delivered at this time of year making sure the family’s received them in time. Your favourite job of carving the turkey! You are so loved and missed.
Shine bright my darling. Xxxxxxx

In memory of my Mum, and Charlie my good friend. Miss and love you both so much.
Always love you…
Jane and Family. xxxxx

This is in memory of my mum who always put family first. Christmas was always a special time for our family to come together.

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