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Marco Marchant
1 month ago
Julian,
in the brief time we spent together as colleagues, we connected. We prayed together and you carried my burdens. Your faith in Christ was demonstrated in the way that you showed His love towards me when I felt that my world was crumbling down. You shared about your own burdens and that helped me tremendously. You helped me trust God’s guidance even through I wanted to be in control. Thank you. I know that you have gone to meet our Lord and you are sharing in the peace and joy alongside my mother who left to be with our Lord only a few days earlier. I wish I was there with you both.
I would have loved to have been there in person today, but am grateful for the chance to join you online in grieving Julian’s death while celebrating a life well lived. Julian was a dear friend and brother in Christ. He embodied the grace, kindness and joy of God, just in his way of being in the world—gracious, kind, caring, funny, and always available for a chat and prayer over the innumerable cups of tea we shared while I rented a room in his house during my uni days. Julian, my brother, I look forward to meeting again over cups of heavenly tea in God’s good time. With love, prayers, and gratitude, Michael, Lara, Caela and Hannah Gladwin
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your friendship, your lovely words, your support and prayers.
Louisa Doherty
1 month ago
Julian showed us his great faith when he worked with us at Chairo, Pakenham. We were blessed by his presence with us. He shared not only his faith with me, but his love of Scandi noir novels.
Prayers for God’s comfort for Sarah and all of Julian’s loved ones at this time.
Dear Louisa,
Your prayers and kind words about Julian are so appreciate. Thank you.
Alison (Fox) and Randall Stocker
1 month ago
The Eulogy and Family and Friends Tributes were absolutely lovely. Well done.
James gave us the picture of a full and generously loving life. Miles and Jordan provided a wonderful double-act, Julian’s sisters were poignant, and Sarah, you were inspirational. How marvelous to be able to share your beautiful experiences with Julian, especially the revelation that there are magnificent colors in heaven.
And such a delightful collection of photographs. It was a truly fitting and meaningful service.
What an honor to have been able to meet someone so loving and deserving of so much love.
When I think of Julian I think of goodness, love, grace and kindness because that’s what he was to me and I saw that reflected to his cherished family.
I am blessed to have known him
And the world is a better place for his time spent on this earth. His ripples will always resound.
My heart and love go out to Sarah and Julian’s sons and all family. May God be near to them and bless them and carry them through this tender time and the times that lie ahead.
Thank you John for your kind words. I am pleased you were able to join us online to celebrate Julian’s life.
Maria Dolores Fernandez Matarraz
1 month ago
Awesome funeral as Julian’s life. Be happy for the life he enjoyed to the most with the family he had in this world. Sarah, Jordan, Miles, Peter, Daniel…in laws..grandchildren…sisters..when one meets any of you…one realizes the good nature in your hearts. That’s Julian’s legacy along with his life companion dear Sara. “What beautiful colours in Heaven!”. No doubt he is there enjoying the happiness that God gives to all that has so much love in this blink of life…make the grief of this moment turn in a good life that honour and carries on Julian’s way of living…he is just there first waiting for you until meeting again. Love & prayers for his soul.
Lolli,
Thank you for your beautiful words they are so appreciated. xx
Dianne Ussher
1 month ago
A beautiful service worthy of the faith-filled, honourable and loving man Julian embodied. To be blessed by all the glorious colours in heaven is a blessing beyong measure. All my sincere love and condolences to all his family. May he rest in joy, wonder and peace surrounded by the Glory of Gods Shekinah. Hallelujah. Amen🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Dear Margaret,
I am pleased you managed to join us online to celebrate Julian’s life.
Sarah Sheppard
1 month ago
What a beautiful ceremony and such a moving eulogy Sarah. I feel very privileged to have known Julian – albeit for only a few years. I always enjoyed our chats down at Cape Woolamai. He was such a kind and life-affirming person, and the two of you clearly shared a wonderful love. I am so sorry for your loss and will see you on the Island soon xx
Julian,
in the brief time we spent together as colleagues, we connected. We prayed together and you carried my burdens. Your faith in Christ was demonstrated in the way that you showed His love towards me when I felt that my world was crumbling down. You shared about your own burdens and that helped me tremendously. You helped me trust God’s guidance even through I wanted to be in control. Thank you. I know that you have gone to meet our Lord and you are sharing in the peace and joy alongside my mother who left to be with our Lord only a few days earlier. I wish I was there with you both.
Marco Marchant
Marco,
Thank you for your lovely words about Julian. He valued your friendship.
God Bless.
Julian – a kind, caring man with a deep faith. Rest in peace.
Thank you Gillian.
Sincere condolences and much love from Greg and Warren.
Thank you Greg for your condolences.
Praying for you all at this time ;- a life well lived and he is now with his saviour ,at peace in his eternal , heavenly home 🌻❤️
Andrea and Ken,
Your support and prayers for Julian meant so much. Thank you.
Happy memories of a beloved nephew and cousin – gone too soon. Our love is with you all at this time, Aunt Jude, Laura and Kate xxoo
Dear Judy,
Thank you for your kind words and love. xx
Our sincere condolences to you, Sarah and your family. We are thinking of you all. Sending all our love. Diane, Taylor & Joey xxxxx
Dear Diane,
Thank you for for condolences and love. xx
A wonderful man. Loving God, please bless all his loved ones in their grief.
Ruth,
Thank you for your support and prayers.
I would have loved to have been there in person today, but am grateful for the chance to join you online in grieving Julian’s death while celebrating a life well lived. Julian was a dear friend and brother in Christ. He embodied the grace, kindness and joy of God, just in his way of being in the world—gracious, kind, caring, funny, and always available for a chat and prayer over the innumerable cups of tea we shared while I rented a room in his house during my uni days. Julian, my brother, I look forward to meeting again over cups of heavenly tea in God’s good time. With love, prayers, and gratitude, Michael, Lara, Caela and Hannah Gladwin
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your friendship, your lovely words, your support and prayers.
Julian showed us his great faith when he worked with us at Chairo, Pakenham. We were blessed by his presence with us. He shared not only his faith with me, but his love of Scandi noir novels.
Prayers for God’s comfort for Sarah and all of Julian’s loved ones at this time.
Dear Louisa,
Your prayers and kind words about Julian are so appreciate. Thank you.
The Eulogy and Family and Friends Tributes were absolutely lovely. Well done.
James gave us the picture of a full and generously loving life. Miles and Jordan provided a wonderful double-act, Julian’s sisters were poignant, and Sarah, you were inspirational. How marvelous to be able to share your beautiful experiences with Julian, especially the revelation that there are magnificent colors in heaven.
And such a delightful collection of photographs. It was a truly fitting and meaningful service.
What an honor to have been able to meet someone so loving and deserving of so much love.
Dear Alison ad Randell,
We wished you could have been with us to celebrate Julian’s life.
Thank you for your beautiful words. xx
Such a beautiful service, perfectly celebrating a wonderful man. Sending all our love to you all x
Emily,
Thank you for your lovely words. xx
When I think of Julian I think of goodness, love, grace and kindness because that’s what he was to me and I saw that
reflected to his cherished family.
I am blessed to have known him
And the world is a better place for his time spent on this earth. His ripples will always resound.
My heart and love go out to Sarah and Julian’s sons and all family. May God be near to them and bless them and carry them through this tender time and the times that lie ahead.
Once met never forgotten.✝️ May we meet again.
Sandy,
So lovely to read your tribute to Julian, thank you. He was a precious man who we loved dearly. xx
A wonderful service for such a lovely man, Julian will be missed by us all.
Martin,
So pleased you could join us online to celebrate Julian’s life.
Sincere sympathy on the passing of Julian. May God’s peace be with you all. A very moving service.
Thank you John for your kind words. I am pleased you were able to join us online to celebrate Julian’s life.
Awesome funeral as Julian’s life. Be happy for the life he enjoyed to the most with the family he had in this world. Sarah, Jordan, Miles, Peter, Daniel…in laws..grandchildren…sisters..when one meets any of you…one realizes the good nature in your hearts. That’s Julian’s legacy along with his life companion dear Sara. “What beautiful colours in Heaven!”. No doubt he is there enjoying the happiness that God gives to all that has so much love in this blink of life…make the grief of this moment turn in a good life that honour and carries on Julian’s way of living…he is just there first waiting for you until meeting again. Love & prayers for his soul.
Lolli,
Thank you for your beautiful words they are so appreciated. xx
A beautiful service worthy of the faith-filled, honourable and loving man Julian embodied. To be blessed by all the glorious colours in heaven is a blessing beyong measure. All my sincere love and condolences to all his family. May he rest in joy, wonder and peace surrounded by the Glory of Gods Shekinah. Hallelujah. Amen🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Dear Dianne,
Thank you for your lovely encouraging words and your condolences at the difficult time.
A service that will be a wonderful memory for you all.
Dear Margaret,
I am pleased you managed to join us online to celebrate Julian’s life.
What a beautiful ceremony and such a moving eulogy Sarah. I feel very privileged to have known Julian – albeit for only a few years. I always enjoyed our chats down at Cape Woolamai. He was such a kind and life-affirming person, and the two of you clearly shared a wonderful love. I am so sorry for your loss and will see you on the Island soon xx
Sarah,
I am pleased you were able to watch the celebration service online and your lovely words.xx