Christine Goodman

William Duxbury

Tony Wilson

Joan Dack

Arlene Reynolds

Sarah Crowther

keith Bradley

Jonathan Sewell

Chris Olney

Dot Simpson

David Harding

Craig Fowler

Nicholas Barton

Betty & Lewis Smith

John Harding

Anthony Juggins

Andrea Dawn Armstrong

Doris Burrell & Joe Burrell

Roger Jeremy

Nellie Shelbourne & Peter Shelbourne

Cae Laxton

Jim Downes

Eric Robson & Jeff Wood

Wilf Chapman & Iris Chapman

Jake Hankins

Dean Crookes

Gillian Bibby

Ken Redmile & Wendy Redmile

Christine Goodman

From Miss Sarah Skelton

Always remembered

William Duxbury

From Mr Joseph Duxbury

Merry Christmas up there Grandpa xx

Tony Wilson

From Mrs Gillian Wilson

Tony, I miss you every day. My life is now dedicated to your memory and the life we had together.

Joan Dack

From Ms. Jennifer Dack

To our wonderful Mother the kindest person in the world. We think of you every day and you will stay in our hearts forever. We love you so much xxxx

Arlene Reynolds

From Mr Michael Reynolds

I miss you and think of you every day.x

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.

keith Bradley

From Mrs Geraldine Bradley

Remembering all our happy times
thinking off you Keith this christmas
love Gen

Jonathan Sewell

From Mr David Sewell

Chris Olney

From Mrs Jayne Olney

Remembering 40 wonderful Christmas's together

Dot Simpson

From Mrs Tracey Loseby

Dot was a wonderful Wife, Mum, Nana and Big Nana, she was such a awesome lady ,who would do anything for anyone and everyone loved her , she is missed so massively every single day. This light will be so fitting because it is just how she lit up our lives, and in our memories she always glows brightly ❤️x

David Harding

From Mr. andrew harding

We miss you so much – always in our thoughts.

Mum, Dad, Christine, Andy and Sheila

Craig Fowler

From Miss Becky Fowler

All dad used to ask for every Christmas was a “nice jumper and a nice aftershave”. Once he’d unwrapped them he’d immediately put on the jumper and spray himself all over and sit with a smile on his face.
Miss you dad x

Nicholas Barton

From Mr Nicholas and william Ridge

Betty & Lewis Smith

From Mrs. Kelly Healy

I miss you both so much. You were both my guiding light x

John Harding

From Mrs. June Harding

Always called Christmas 'Humbug' but so enjoyed the season, families getting together and seeing the joy of watching others opening presents.

Anthony Juggins

From Mrs. Jo Evans

Wishing the most caring, kind and loveable Dad there ever was the most magical Christmas up in heaven. We miss you every single day and just wish you could be here with us all again. I wasn’t ever ready to say goodbye to you. We made so many memories but had so many more to make. Love you forever Dad love Jo Darren Abs Han & Leo xxx

Andrea Dawn Armstrong

From Miss Steph Armstrong

As another Christmas without Mum gets closer, we hold on to & cherish the memories we will keep forever in our hearts. Mum is in our thoughts everyday & on occasion that passes without her. The world became a different place without her. Forever in our hearts mum, miss you more then words could ever say.

I am supporting the light up your life campaign to support St Barnabas Hospice for the end of life care, support & dignity mum was able to receive & at the hospice. It gives me comfort to know mum was able to pass away peacefully in comfort & care of the nurses at the hospice.

Doris Burrell & Joe Burrell

From Mrs Sue Brown

22 years today since we lost you Mam and 19 years next week for you, Dad.
Christmas is not the same without you.

Roger Jeremy

From Miss Helen Jeremy

My dad.
We lost suddenly.
He was loving, caring, protective of his girls and funny. He was a fantastic husband and grandad.
We miss you every single minute of the day.
You loved christmas and all the sparkle of the lights and getting excited with the kids new toys.
This light represents that sparkle you brought us all at christmas time.
With all our love dad. Merry Christmas

Nellie Shelbourne & Peter Shelbourne

From Mrs. Tina Metcalfe

Cae Laxton

From Ms Michaela Laxton

Remembering and loving you forever Mum. May your light shine now and always.

Jim Downes

From Mrs. Lisa Wardle

Christmas has been a lot duller since you left us, nobody quite tells the reindeer joke quite like you did!
I miss u every single day, love you Dad xx

Eric Robson & Jeff Wood

From Mrs Chris Chattaway

Wilf Chapman & Iris Chapman

From Mrs. Margaret Hughes

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

Jake Hankins

From Miss Hollie Sowman

Merry Christmas! We miss you everyday and love you forever Jake.

Dean Crookes

From Miss Jess Moore

Our hearts are broken and we are in unbearable pain that you won’t be here to see Teddys first Christmas. We miss you so much already and wish you was still here with us. We love you so much and always will.

Gillian Bibby

From Mr John Bibby

Gillian loved the Christmas season and enjoyed hosting family on Boxing Day. This will be our first Christmas without her and she will be missed.
We love you.

Ken Redmile & Wendy Redmile

From Miss Justine Redmile

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

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