Dedicated to the memory of Pamela Smith
This site is a tribute to Pamela Smith, who was born in Staines on October 16, 1929. She is much loved and will always be remembered.
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one month ago
Anonymous
Rest in peace Pamela 💛
4 months ago
Caroline Ennis
Once again for the kindness of Clare Concannon, my donation is made in tribute to her mum, for the support she provides me to find confidence in my self.
6 months ago
Caroline Ennis
In thanks for the support received from Clare in memory of her mother. With kindest regards.
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Thoughts
How quickly a year has gone by
After the person so close peacefully dies
With St Luke's Hospice at the helm and steering the way
It has given me the strength to talk to you today!
Lets dispell some of the myths about hospice care
Mum enjoyed outpatient physio and aromatherapy in years gone by
And emotional support for me when I really just wanted to cry
Mums 11 month journey of palliative care was bespoke and at home
Her wishes were followed & as a family we never felt alone
There were clinical and community home teams
& a 24hr help-line with a real person in-between
Emergency support when we needed it most
Without St Luke's I would have given up the ghost
Pamela's legacy has so much to teach
Lets all be aware of what's in our reach
Feeling supported and being prepared let Pamela know that I really cared
I was her best friend until the very end!
This message I know she would want me to share
So who do you know who is struggling today?
St Luke's may have an answer when the options one by one slip away
It's a long journey for anybody alone
Why not follow in our footsteps and make St Luke's your 2nd home
Thank you
Clare Concannon
23rd November 2023
Mrs Smith (still can't bring myself to use her first name out of respect and I turned 54 today!) Was my 3rd year junior teacher! I had a horrible experience the year before and had become withdrawn and what we now know was the first trigger/manifestation of bipolar. To this day I give thanks for Mrs Smith as did my Dad and my Mum does now!! The gratitude we have for the kindness, care and yes love she showed to me made me a functioning child who went on to flourish at senior school, hide the bipolar for decades and have a long career !
To her family: I know you appreciated "Pam" , who couldn't!! However I know from experience when my Dad passed it was wonderful to know how loved he was.....I wanted to let you know just how very special Mrs Smith was to me and how very sad I am to hear she has passed away....I will always remember I am the person I am today thanks to her .. thinking of you xxx
Jo Brierley (Armitage)
26th January 2023
A lovely lady, encouraged and enjoyed the smallest achievements.
Thank you!
26th January 2023
Candles
Thinking of you today Clare and James on Pamela's 1st Anniversary. Thank you so much for all the continued support you give to the hospice. This is really appreciated. x
Lit by Sheila, Jo, Beena and all the St Luke's Team on 23rd November 2023
Thinking of you
Lit by From Sheila and all the St Luke's Team on 21st December 2022