MORE than 400 people came together at a special Glasgow carol concert to remember loved ones who have died.
The moving service, organised by The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice as part of its annual Light Up a Life celebrations, took place on Sunday, December 10 at St Andrew’s Cathedral.
This year, the Light Up a Life campaign is supported by the family of Peter Gough, who was cared for in the hospice in October 2023.
Peter’s wife Dawn and daughters Eilidh and Emily attended the service, which is sponsored by EDF Energy.
Peter was diagnosed with bowel cancer and when he became too ill to stay at home, he moved in to the hospice.
“Moving to the hospice was like a weight lifting,” said Dawn.
“Everyone was so fantastic with him, with all of us – nothing was too much trouble. It was such a relief, knowing he was getting the care he deserved, the care everyone deserves in that situation.”
The service was conducted by Canon Andrew McKenzie and hosted by BBC Scotland weather presenter, Judith Ralston.
The uplifting carol service was performed by the Westerton Male Voice Choir.
Hospice chief executive Rhona Baillie said: “We know how much people value the occasion of coming together in shared remembrance and celebration. It is such a moving experience to be here.
“I’d also like to pay special tribute to the Gough family for all their support during our campaign this year. Peter was very special to the hospice and had fundraised for us on many occasions.
"We are so grateful to him and his family and hope that our support has been of comfort. It is truly heartbreaking to lose a loved one and we hope we can offer our support to all who need it.”
The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice provides free, specialist care to 1200 new patients with terminal and life-limiting illnesses and their families each year, both at the hospice at Bellahouston Park and in patient’s own homes.
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