The obituary notice of Julian CORNES

So very sad to hear of your passing Julian. You helped me through a difficult time many years ago. Your zest for life, kindness and generosity will stay with me always. Ruth

So very sad to hear of Julian’s passing. He was ‘Jules’ to me, we were good friends and work colleagues at Wellcome UK.
At work he was a brilliant mentor for me, always able to give a considered and constructive opinion to every situation.
In sports he was good at everything! I hated him ! Don’t think I ever took a game off him at squash despite many attempts and he was soon dropping me when we were out cycling together.
On my regular visits to N Wales inevitably we’d end up at the local Chinese restaurant putting the world to right over several Tsingtao beers which became our signature drink !

Jules rest in peace matey, I’ll never forget our good times together.

My deepest and sincere condolences to Christine and family

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It was a privilege and an honour to have known Julian,
we had great adventures.
Colin Williams

I was privileged to have called Julian a friend, I still can’t quite believe that we will not share any more fun times together, and my heart and thoughts goes out to his family for their personal loss.
I was lucky enough to spend a lot of time doing various activities with Julian, namely cycling, windsurfing and sea kayaking over many years.
He was such a fun person to be with, and as others have said so kind and willing to help and give advice. He had a great smile and a fantastic sense of humour, I remember clearly him trying to teach me to roll a sea kayak at West Shore, after about 30 attempts I was so dizzy I didn’t even know which way was up or down, he politely mentioned maybe it was time to call it a day.
Julian was a fantastic windsurfer and offered me loads of advice and would always keep an eye on me as I struggled to improve. He came over one day when I had just been dumped in the water yet again and asked if I was ok , I mentioned I keep getting launched over the front, he smiled and said “ That’s great , your getting better, maybe time to learn how to use the straps”.
When I think of Julian now I’m so sad that he’s gone, but also there’s a part of me that remembers all the great times and that makes me smile, I have so many happy memories and thoughts that I will cherish forever.
I know what he’d say if he saw me shedding tears and it certainly wouldn’t be printable here.
The last bike ride I had with Julian took five of us on a 100 mile loop around Anglesey that Julian had organised, yet another fun filled day with loads of banter , he asked a passer by to take a picture of us all at Treaddur Bay which I have put here.
He has left a huge void in our lives by departing far too soon but we are all better for knowing Julian and him giving us great memories which will never go away.
Thanks for being my friend Julian, you left too soon Matey !.
Mike.

I knew Julian through many, happy years windsurfing in Llanfairfechan. When off the water he welcomed all comers from his spot on the sea wall with his smile and tireless enthusiasm, and when I look out to sea I think of the fun we shared. He was widely known by sailors and local beachgoers, and is missed.

I only knew Julian for 3 years, I moved to the area and was looking to connect with other windsurfers.
Julian was one of the first to make me feel welcome.

I sailed with Julian out to a sand bank in the middle of the straits, something he'd done often and clearly loved doing, it was amazing. I won't forget how kind Julian was, something I will try to pay forward.

I'll be thinking of you every time I reach that sandbank, mate. Thank you.

Gareth.