Radio dedication show song choices

Thank you to those who made a Light up a Life 2025 radio dedication show song choice, special dedication and donation in memory of their loved one.

There is still time to make a donation to the Hospice in your loved one’s memory online at www.stlukeshospice.com/light-up-a-life, where you can add a personal message and a photo to our special online dedication board. Donations can also be made by contacting the Fundraising team on 01268 524973.

The list of songs dedicated by our supporters can be found below:

Name	Supporter location	Song title	Song artist	Song dedicated to	Dedication reason
All the team at Basildon Hospital Radio		Simply the best	Tina Turner	Three of our volunteer presenters	The dedication comes from Basildon Hospital radio - a special dedication for three of our volunteer presenters whom have sadly passed away over the past few years. There was Peter who loved to banter, always had a smile on his face. Frank who was a larger than life person and saw the funny side of things before they happened. Last but not least, Stephen who was always polite and a gentleman. All the team miss these guys and often recall stories of events in the studio when things didn't quite go according to plan.
Amber	London	Sweet Home Alabama	Lynyrd Skynyrd	Kirstine Davis	This was my Mum's favourite song. We played it as the last song at her funeral.
Christine	Basildon	Together again	Daniel O'Donnell and Mary Duff	Mum and Dad - Joan and Charles Mathews	Mum Suffered A Stroke And Passed Away 21st November 2011. Dad After A Long Illness Passed Away At Home Under The Care Of St Lukes On 27th June 2024. Dedicated To Each Other This Was Dads Wish To Be Together Again Their Wish Played At His Funeral.
Christine	Basildon	Unforgettable	Nat King Cole	Husband Fred and Sister Doreen	Both were special people, much loved and cherished and missed more than words can say. This songs words say what all the family feel, both Fred and Doreen were unforgettable
Danielle	Langdon Hills	I'll see you again	West Life	Eric Knight	This song explains the love and how he's gone but never forgotten by those who loved him as he will always have a spot in our hearts forever, the song tells the story of the impact he had on everyone that knew him and the appreciation of being such an amazing man, husband, dad and grandad (gramp)
Danny	Billericay	Miss you nights	Cliff Richard	My wife Lillian who sadly passed away in 2008	A big Cliff fan another year has passed time moves on but seems like only yesterday
Derek	Basildon	Money for nothing	Dire Straits	My wife lsarah who sadly passed away in 2009 this was her fav song	It was her song thank you st lukes for all the care and love
Frances	Basildon	When I Fall in Love	Nat King Cole	Mum & Dad, Ernie & Mary Cooper	This song was mum & dads special song. They were such a special couple. Married for 63 years until dad left us and mum followed 10 years later. This will be our 5th Christmas without either of them and hearing this song at this time will, for a couple of minutes, bring them back to us. We have been lucky enough to have our dedication played in this show every year since mum passed. Our whole family look forward to sharing our very happy memories of them with each other after we hear this song together. A new Christmas tradition that means so much. They loved Christmas and we all love and miss a very special part of our lives.
Frank	Basildon	I who have nothing	Shirley Bassey	My wife Yvonne who sadly passed away in 2020 this was her fav song	It was her song thank you st lukes for all the care and love
Gemma	Norfolk	I Don't Feel Like Dancing	Scissor Sisters	Karen Robbin (Mum)	If one song had my mum up and boogying at a party, it was this one!
Greg	Wickford	No One Knows	Queens of the Stone Age	Sarah Jobe	It epitomises my wife, she was badass and no shrinking violet. She loved the band, and had initially wished this to be played at her celebration of life. As she declined, she lost some confidence and second-guessed her decision, so it wasnt played on the day, but I want to redress this now. Its HER, through and through. Xx
Jackie	Grays	I will always love you	Whitney Houston	Family members
Jan	Basildon	Now and then	The Beatles	Bill Hare	This is the song we both listen to when it came out, and Bill said to me what a lovely song, I would love to hear again if possible for my late husband Bill who was an incredible man, dad & grandad we all miss him so much if I hear the song again it will make me cry, but we will always remember his lovely smile and the beautiful person he was.ps love you forever XX
Janet	Laindon	I will always love you	Whitney Houston	Charles Dye (Dad)	I chose this song to be played, as I will always love him and miss him.always
Janet	Norfolk	American Trilogy	Elvis Presley	My husband Ivan	Who died in February this year. He was the bravest man ever. He never moaned or complained despite suffering so much ill health over many years. He chose this song to be played at his funeral, when we talked about it before he died. Life for me will never be the same and I shall miss him always. In memory of Ivan from loving wife Janet.
Janet	Basildon	Let's go round again	The Average White Band	Harry and Olive Day (my mum and dad)	Growing up in our family home there was always music. This just sums up the feeling of wanting to go back to those times x
Len	Hornchurch	A Thousand Years	Christina Perry	Stella Taphouse	Not stated
Lin	East Hanningfield	Careless Hands	Des O'Connor	My wonderful Dad, Bill Weimer	This was my Dads favourite song for as long as I can remember. We played this song to Dad quietly in the background in his final days and hours until his peaceful passing on 11th July 2023 age 93. The song still makes me cry as I think of Dad every hour of everyday and miss him beyond words. Love you forever and always my wonderful Dad. xxxxxxxx
Linda	Canvey Island	She's electric	Oasis	Tina	My best friend who passed away this year, this was her song
Lorna	Basildon	Spirit in the Sky	Norman Greenbaum	My husband	One of my husbands favourites
Marie	Benfleet	Thriller	Michael Jackson	George, my grandad	George, my grandad looked after by st lukes and passed away in 2023 he loved this song and loved halloween dressing up when I was a kid
Marion	Pitsea	Chasing Cars	Snow Patrol	Kane Wakeling	My son Kane made me some discs of songs he liked. This was one of the songs he included and it always reminds me of him.
Mrs Flynn	South Ockendon	Three Little Birds	Bob Marley	Sheila Flynn, Shirley Clarke, Simon Clarke, Graeme Jacek	I miss you all everyday - love you always
Netty	Basildon	In the sweet by and by	Polly Parton	Mr Philip Charles Matthews (Pip)	My beloved partner of 22 years. Just 65 Years Old. Who Passed Away Suddenly At Basildon Hospital On 19th November 2024 Just Over A Year Ago. My Heart Is Still So Broken, I Cry Every Day As I Was Not There To Hold Your Hand And Say Good Bye. This Song Was Chosen By Philip (Pip) A Note To Netty Left By Philip One Of His Wishes, And Sang At His Funeral.
Pip	Basildon	Perfect	Ed Sherran	Ken Bendon my husband for 57 years	The song is like listening to our own story. The last time I played you this song was on 5th Feburary 2024. Xxxx
Rose	Pitsea	Bohemian Rhapsody	Queen/Freddie Mercury	My late grandad George loved this song	My grandad George passed away in 2020 he loved this song
Sandra	Benfleet		George Michael	Peter who passed away	This was Peter's favourite song he passed away in 2024 and was a huge George mic fan
Sarah	London	Stand By Me	Ben E King	Andy	Thinking of Andy
Steve	Billericay	New York New York	Frank Sinatra	Beryl, my mother passed away at st lukes in 2021	Thank you for the care and support. She loved old blue eyes.
Ted	Halstead	Follow me, follow you	Genesis	Mandy	Please can you play Follow me, follow you by Genesis on behalf of myself and the family, husband Steve and children Ben, Chloe and Tom for my daughter Mandy who we sadly lost last year. She was a lovely daughter, great Mum and loyal wife. I've chosen her favourite song.
Valerie	Basildon	Power of Love	Jennifer Rush	James Springford MBE	This was our song