Jeanette Dimmock

Ian McGregor, Margaret McGregor, Bridget Barrett, Mary Flynn, Patrick Flynn, Great Granny McGregor & Robert McGregor

Anthony (Tivvy) Vincent

Arlene Reynolds

Joyce Harley

Trevor Wilson

Ray Wakelam

Jane Cleary

Ron+Dad+Grandad Ron Filmer

Martin Lumb & Jo Plant

Sarah Crowther

Barbara Gissing

Auntie June

Terry Paling

Gary David Fox

Doreen Stanton

Sue Timson

Derrick Stokes

Pam Robinson

Margarite Bills, Peter Bills & Jane Carnell

Barrie Tozer

Kenneth Ridgeway

Stephen Jaques

Brenda Cawdron, Teresa Bean & Mike Bean

Frank Lawrence

Jeff Daly

Stephen Elkington

Sam Staple

Jeanette Dimmock

From Mrs. Lisa Burges

My beautiful mum lost her fight for life in lincoln st barnabus hospice on 9th Jan 2020 aged 68 with me and her son and husband by her side. I held her hand tight as she took her last breath. My mum loved Christmas, even her last Christmas which she spent with her family even though she was very poorly. She managed to make Christmas special as she always did. I have so many memories but last Christmas I remember how brave and selfless she was, putting on a brave face for us all. New year 2019 I spent in A & E with mum, not knowing 9 days later I would lose her. Even then, she managed to make us laugh and her bravery shone through. To this day I still don't know how she did it. Mum….this year, Christmas for me is all about you. Wherever you are I hope you will look down and see my tree shining brightly and find us so you can be with us in spirit. I miss you so so much and I love you with everything I have. Always and forever mummy ♥ ❤ xxxxxxxxx

Ian McGregor, Margaret McGregor, Bridget Barrett, Mary Flynn, Patrick Flynn, Great Granny McGregor & Robert McGregor

From Miss Molly Scarborough

Dear Granny Grandad, Auntie Bridget, Great Granny and Grandad Flynn and Great Granny and Grandad McGregor, we all miss you very very much especially around a special time as Christmas when we wish you could all be with us. Some of you , Granny, Great Granny& Grandad Flynn and McGregor I’ve unfortunately never got to meet you but some of you may remember me as a tiny baby but I wish that I was blessed with time with all of you to really know what wonderful people you really were but luckily I feel so close to you and I have so many stories from everyone to learn so much about you all and I know you are always with me. Grandad, I got so many wonderful years with you but I’m still not over the fact you are no longer with us, the world was so much brighter with you in it. With your passion for music, your warm embrace whenever you gave me a hug, so tight but so warm. Your determination with everything you did and the fact you just were my best friend in the whole world. Christmas is very hard without you, you would always be helping around the house doing piles of ironing or helping mum with some DIY or suddenly on Christmas Day saying we needed to take the dining room door off ha ha, you were full of surprises. I miss you so very much and I love you, please kiss Granny for me and tell her I am always thinking of her. And Auntie Bridget, who basically became my Granny, you were a pillar in my life, you taught me so much about cooking, elegance and grace, you devotion to God was so admirable and really rubbed off on me. Your gentle voice and guidance in everything raised me to be who I am today. I miss you so much sometimes when I’m having a bad day all I can think of is how much I need you. But I know you are with me and i with you.
Merry Christmas to my wonderful family who are never forgotten and so happy in our thoughts.

Anthony (Tivvy) Vincent

From Mrs Jackie Vincent

Remembering my wonderful husband , I will love and miss you forever , sleep well , still broken hearted and always will be ……. Your Jackie xxxxxx????????

Arlene Reynolds

From Mr Michael Reynolds

Think of you and miss you every day love from Mike. xxx

Joyce Harley

From Miss Katie Cawdron

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

Trevor Wilson

From Mrs Hannah Patel

Christmas, more than ever, I miss my Dad's central role within our family festivities. I miss him so much.

Ray Wakelam

From Miss Kaitlyn Wakelam

Dad and I miss you everyday. I really hope we are making you proud, we look up to you in everything we do. We really do wish you were here with us this Christmas, as we do every year. We love you so so much.

Neil and Kaitlyn xx

Jane Cleary

From Mr. Sean Cleary

Always in our hearts.

Ron+Dad+Grandad Ron Filmer

From Mrs. Alyson FILMER

In memory of a lovely dad and grandad.
With love Nigel, Allie, Harry and Hannah x x x x

Martin Lumb & Jo Plant

From Mrs Hannah Masterman-Buckley

Forever in our memory and thinking of you both always 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.

Barbara Gissing

From Mrs. Helen Dann

Mum loved Christmas, the tree, the lights, the food, the presents and the time spent with family. Her tree was always up as early as she thought she could get away with, even if she was coming to spend Christmas with us and wouldn't really be there to see it! On Christmas day she was the biggest kid of all and we would wrap up any amount of random things just because she loved to open presents, however daft they may be. Christmas is not the same without her.

Auntie June

From Miss Alice Smith

Merry Christmas. May you always shine over us and look after us. We miss you.

Terry Paling

From Mr Ben Paling

Our first Christmas without you, we had so many with you, it will be very hard. My best mate, I miss you x

Gary David Fox

From Mrs Amanda Fox

Our superhero Gary, the biggest kid at Christmas, so loved and so missed.

Doreen Stanton

From Ms. Rosemary Stanton

To my beautiful Mum
Miss you always. Love you forever.
Our chain is broken until we reunite again.
Xxx

Sue Timson

From Mr James Timson

We will miss you so much this Christmas mum as we always spent it together. You are our shining star, always the fighter. All our love James, Abigail, Sonny & Georgia xxx

Derrick Stokes

From Mrs. Anne Stokes

Pam Robinson

From Mrs Rachel Robinson

To our beautiful Mum and Nanny, you are in our thoughts and our hearts every day. We miss you dearly, love always from your daughters and grandchildren xxxx

Margarite Bills, Peter Bills & Jane Carnell

From Mrs Eunice Cole

Barrie Tozer

From Mrs Lesley Tozer

This is my 2nd Christmas without my beloved husband, my best friend, my soulmate, I miss you so much but carry you in heart till we meet again. xx

Kenneth Ridgeway

From Miss Alexia Nicol

Thinking of Kenneth, my dear friend Leftheris’ father. Thank you for the support you gave him and his family. He was a man who was unique. He made me welcome in his home and has clearly touched the world with love and some special wonder which is clear from his beautiful and giving family. May he sleep well. Love Alexia and Emma-Anne xx

Stephen Jaques

From Mrs. Emma Newby

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.

Brenda Cawdron, Teresa Bean & Mike Bean

From Mrs Sarah Castelow

Remembering those we lost and loved. Miss you all lots.

Frank Lawrence

From Mrs. Jennifer Barber

Merry Christmas Dad. I miss you so much. Love you always xoxo

Jeff Daly

From Mrs Jean Daly

This was my husband’s most favourite time of the year. He loved all things shiny and glittery and would decorate the house with as much as he could get away with. This is our first year without him. ????

Stephen Elkington

From Miss Abigail Elkington

This is the first Christmas without you dad, we all miss you and love you so much!
Hope you have the best Christmas up there in heaven!
Lots of Love
Mum, Abi, Lois, Sam and Mia xxxxxx

Sam Staple

From Mr Jacob Levett

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