Thank you for all the lovely comments and memories sent via Facebook.

Heather Cork
Gemma was such a lovely girl and was so brave x

Lara Bashford
So sorry for you all. Have a candle burning for her. Such a beautiful girl xxx

Becky Robertson
So sad to hear this. My thought are with you and your family at the difficult time. Xx

Becky Massen
Rest in Paradise Gemma was a pleasure looking after you and getting to know you at the gate way xx love to your family x

Kirsty Jane Heaver
I am so sorry to hear this thinking off you all  xxxxx she was so thoughtful and caring and had a huge heart  xxxx

Kate Jenkinson Mount
So sad to see this she was an Angel on earth and will be a bigger Angel in heaven RIP Gemma xxx

Nikki Chambers
Aw gutted to hear this. You were a pleasure to nurse lovely lady. RIP goodnight and God bless xx

Emily Todd
Rest in peace Gemma 

Laura Faulkner
So sorry to hear this... thinking of you all. She was a lovely lady  xxxx

Berenice Brown
Rest in peace Gemma, finally free from all that pain 

Anne Hayton
So sad to hear this sad news .
R. I. P Gemma, it was a pleasure to care for you at The Gateway xx Good night and God bless xxx

June Clarke
God bless you Angel.
You have battled on for so long.
May the angels take care of you now.
I cannot believe you have gone. We will miss you so much.
RIP Gemma. 

Amy Watson
 She was one in a million xx

Janet Meskill Ironmonger
Oh gemma you will be sadly missed by all . I remember you in the gateway used to clean your room. I brought my grandaughter ellie to.see you a few times . Love and miss you janet and ellie xxx

Aimee Franks
I was just talking about Gemma the other day! I met her at a creative writing class in Middlesbrough. She was the sweetest, loveliest, most talented gal! So sad to hear she’s left the world but I know she’ll be the very brightest star in the sky!  lots of love to your family! Xxxxxx

Gillian Gunbey
So sorry to hear this, such sad news. Sending love to your family x

Ann Marie Clark
Rest in peace, sorry for your loss. Xxxx

Jane Sidwell
So heartbroken and sorry to hear this news, Kate. Thinking of you all and sending lots of love.

Emma Chandler
I’m so sorry to hear this. Lots of love to all the family 

Ashley Stewart Hinton
I'm so sorry to hear this news, thinking of you and your family X
I met Gemma in st marks and what a beautiful girl she was , so saddened to hear this xx

Frances Phillips
So sorry to hear this. Gemma was so kind and genuine. Really admired her resilience in dealing with her condition over the last few years. Sending my thoughts and best wishes at a sad time x

Donna Howe
She will be missed by many such a beautiful soul inside and out love you always Gemma xxx

Julie Bennett
I am so so sorry to hear this. I remember Gemma fondly from The Gateway, I used to give up my break times to curl her hair. We had so many discussions about perfume and lovely things xx

Tracey Gettings
Sorry for your loss x I too knew Gemma from the gateway. Such a lovely girl RIP Gemma  xxxx

Carole Christmas
Sleep well beautiful girl with so much love, Carole xxxxxx

Jordan Foley
So sorry I adored Gemma she was a true inspiration and wonderful woman. Sending lots of prayers and love xxx

Melissa Hymas
So sorry to hear this. I had the pleasure of meeting Gemma while she was at Thistle Hill. She was such a lovely sweet soul. Rest in peace angel xxx

Beverley Longstaff
This is such sad and shocking news. Gemma was the first person we met at The Gateway. She was so sweet and kind to us. May you fly high with the angels. The world must a sadder place without you in it. Gone but certainly never forgotten xx

Isabel Millward
I’m am so so sorry to hear this - Gemma was such a gentle person. Sending my thoughts to all the family x

Joe Porritt
Such sad news i can only hope she had a less painful life after gateway, we had a few heart wrenching moments but she always managed to find the upside and smile throughout what a pleasure it was to care for her the short time i did, i wish everyone closest feels as good as can be at this time 

Margaret Kozlow
So sorry to hear this. Sending my condolences to family  R.I.P. Gemma Barton


Sarah Freeman
So sorry to hear this. such a beautiful lovely lady.rest in peace babe xx

Sarah Thompson
Rip Gemma. Such a lovely person xx

Bozena Suchanek
Omg... I'm sorry. I met her in conquest hospital. She was so lovely.

Chenge Chingoz
Oh no.RIP Gemma

Sarah Duck
Gems was absolutely beautiful inside and out. Beka Duck and I were honoured to call her our adopted big sis. She was an inspiration and was always so positive. She will be dearly missed by all. We love you Gems, sleep tight  xx

Jen Marshall
Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry to hear your loss. Gemma was such a lovely warm hearted soul.

Sarah Biscuits
We are so sorry and sad. We will really miss gemma. We haven't seen her in a while but were in touch on Facebook all the time. I'm so sorry for you all x

Katie Louise Dods Gillard
I had the pleasure of meeting Gemma in St Marks. She’s such a lovely girl, and was always so friendly. She always managed to find the good in life, even though she had so much pain herself. Thinking of all Gemma’s family and friends during these sad times 

Donna Finch
RIP gemma such a lovely brave lady it was a pleasure knowing and caring her you x

Mo Redford'giles
Sweet dreams. to such a beautiful lady,with a heart of gold,and kind and caring soul, I met gemma "gemsey"when I was a patient at the conquest 5 years ago,and she helped me thru,even with everything she was going through, and we became "Bed buddies" such an inspiration to soo many,sleep well,Beautiful Anglexxxsending love to all of her family,my thoughts are with you all,xxxx

Graham Atfield
Kate I am so sorry that we have lost such a beautiful girl. Gem was very special and gave so much more then we could ever have given her. You are all in my prayers.

Msc Wa'erstone
Beautiful Gem! It s heartbreaking but she is free, from pain and is now with grandma and grandpa. So much love to all Gem’s family at this agonising time. My thought are with you all and sending so much love x

Eric Northey
Sad news she always had a smile for you RIP gemma

Flor DE Lis
Rest in peace my angel

Katie Isaac
She was truly amazing, beautiful inside and out, so important to me, I will never forget her.
Really sending big hugs to your family I really am 

Christine Boulton-Lane
This beautiful child touched the hearts of so many and will be remembered with love. Our prayers are with you all.

Janice Paul
Gemma was a lovely person both inside and out. I met her whilst working at Thistle Hill in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire and she was a delight to look after. My thoughts are with you. God bless Gemma, heaven has indeed a new bright star xxxx

Doreen Bonnar
Oh I remember taking Gemma with Mark Harrington to the Boro Everton match such a great night RIP sweet girl xxx 

Simon Gowan
Gemma you where my little princess I loved looking after you we will meet again 


Thabitha Ledwaba
May her kind and beautiful soul rest in peace


David Peter Wynn Morgan
Heartbreaking fly high Gemma x

Steve Smith
So sorry to learn of this. I was lucky to have known and taught Gemma.

Joan Rice
Rip beautiful girl 

Jessica Spicer
sending my condolences to you, James & your family. We have lost such a precious part of our lives & such a beautiful woman. She was an extremely special woman & Graham Atfield & I will miss our trio very much xxx

Ben Alexander
It’s a fitting testament to Gems’ character to see so many heartfelt messages pouring out how much love and warmth she gave to all those that she met. All our lives were made so much better by her kindness and generosity, and she bravely fought for so long to keep it that way. All our love and support, from Benn and family
Ro Wakefield
I totally agree Benn. She will always be our brilliant and brave friend. It was an honour to have her in our lives. Lots of love to all of you.xxxx

Michael Turnbull
Such an incredible privilege to have got to know Gem over the past 4 years.She was truly inspiring, full of compassion for others and I will treasure every moment I spent in her company.May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

Brenda Oxlee
Oh my .. fly high Gemma you lovely girl. So sad.

Clive Davies
Rest in peace and another star is indeed in the heavens.

Michele Findlay
Rest in peace lovely girl. You will live in my heart. X

Elizabeth Grant
So sorry Gemma was such a thoughtful caring girl I remember her staying up all night the night before she left thistle Hill making gifts for everyone to say goodbye be safe in the arms of the angels beautiful girl xx

Amelia Goodall
Dearest Gemma, always thinking of others before herself despite her constant struggles. What a strong, beautiful soul. I’m reliving all the special memories of being with her.
Kate I’m so sorry you’ve lost your sister, sending you and the whole family so much love, Amelia xxx

Cecilia Weathers
Rest in peace darling Gemma. You were a true star, a brave young lady that endured so much more than anyone else could. Now life will really begin in Gods wonderful eternity. No more pain or sadness, just ever ending joy, a joy you truly deserve. Love and miss you. Xx