Timeline of Life
Here you will find a collection of photos celebrating Julian’s life - moments shared with his friends, loved ones and family. This gallery is a space to remember the laughter, adventures and connections that made him the man whom he was.
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1962
Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia
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1962
Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia
Julian, and his father, Peter -
1964
Location unknown
Julian, Lorenza (Julian’s mother) holding Patrick, (Julian’s Brother)
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1975
Box Hill, Surrey
Julian 14, Antonella 10, Patrick 13, Christina 3
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1980
St Mary’s and Joseph’s Church, Hanwell
Christina’s (Julian’s youngest sister) first holy communion, with his brother Patrick and Antonella, his younger sister.
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1981
Brecon Beacons
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1985
Piramidi di terra
(Earth Pyramids), Italy
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1997
Polruan, Cornwall
Julian carrying Clarissa on their favourite walk. Our family have walked this route every year since this date!
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2001
Washington DC
Julian, Best Man for Mel Christie at his wedding in Washington: HIs best friend from St Benedict's School (Ealing)
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2001
Washington DC
Julian’s Best friend,
Mel Christie, Wedding in the States.
Photo of Julian, Chloe, Clarissa and Annie Christie.Julian held Annie and Melville Christie with such high regard, two wonderful people who treated Julian as their own son.
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2011 July
Julians Home, Andover
Barn party 2011 (Vicki’s 21st)
Julian, Vicki, Amanda
Submitted by Vicki
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2015
New Street Dental Care, Andover
Julian pretending to be a patient with tooth ache, waiting to be seen in the best dental practice!
This is when the practice had not yet opened but was decorated, ready and waiting for its first patients.
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2017
Andover
Julian and his younger brother are both dentists. Patrick and Julian both needed some dental care, so Patrick came to visit one weekend and we had a family afternoon of dentistry! Chloe and Clarissa took the opportunity for a social media post promoting mouth cancer awareness month (hence the purple lipsitck!)
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2017
New Street Dental Care, Andover
Julian won an Attitude of Gratitude Award
Three generations together : parents, son and grand daughters
Submitted by Lorenza Chen
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2017
Julian’s Home, Andover
When the Family gets together it becomes a crowd and it is always a happy reunion when we all meet up, this time in Julian’s place.
Submitted by Lorenza Chen
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2018
Andover
Julian was very passionate about networking events around Andover to promote their business. Chloe and Clarissa, after years of dragging them to them, really love them and the connections they have made through them
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2020 April
New Street Dental Care, Andover
Julian was amongst the first dentists to become a face fit tester, for masks that were used in healthcare during Covid-19. He was ahead of the majority of the dental and health care when it came to opening the practice safely using the best technology and safe practices. Many others in the field turned to him for advice and he was ready to give it to help his profession.
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2023 April
Pergine, Italy
The Chen family took a trip to their Italian home to place their Father/Grandfather in the family ‘luogo di riposo’ (resting place).
A beautiful time for them all to reminisce their childhood in a stunning place to grow up.
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2023 September
Bagshot, Surrey
Julian with his Daughter on Clarissa’s wedding day outside her family home.
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2024
Julian considered this night to be one he greatly enjoyed he loved the music and atmosphere
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2024
Germany
Julian and his friend, John Davies, raced their colleagues to Germany for a dental implant event. John and Julian when by road on their bikes while the others got the plane. I bet you couldn’t guess who won!
The motorbikes one by three minutes!
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2025
Romsey
The Mayor of Test Valley’s Burns Night event. Chloe, Sally and Clarissa attended with him. And of course Max (the dog) waited patiently in the car.
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2025 February
Lorenza’s Home, Andover
With Mum and Uncle Silvio raising a glass before flying off to Sweden to see the Northern Lights.
They enjoyed their time together this evening so much Julian didn’t have time to go to sleep before their early flight that morning!
Submitted by Lorenza Chen
Memories
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"I have had many dances at various events. I loved Julian's quirky sense of style and fun. I remember him as a kind gentle man with a cheeky Twinkle in his eye and a real sense of fun. I have put a date in but it's not accurate as we have danced many times.... The last time was at Ener Jive..."
S. Stephens’ memory (2024)
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"We hadn’t been in Andover long when I needed dental work on a poorly tooth. I called the practice out of hours and left a message asking for help. The practice called the next day and made an appointment. From the moment I met Julian I can honestly say that I have never experienced such professionalism and outstanding patient care. How he treated me and helped me will always stay in my memory. He was a kind, incredibly knowledgeable and proved to be an excellent dentist. From that appointment I knew I wanted to remain a patient at the practice and have stayed along with my family. Julian you built a legacy and it will live on through your family and the practice. We were privileged to have you."
C. Cooper’s memory (2025)
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"Unfortunately, I have no photographs to add, but enjoy so many happy mental images of dancing with Julian over many, many years. I first met him at Enham Alamein Institute Hall, and he scared me with his direct, piercing look as he led me through a dance. But I soon learnt how to divert him - or return the look - and that he had a wonderful laugh. Years of jive, ballroom dancing, etc. followed, and my last and favourite dance with him was at Winchester Guildhall, when everything clicked, the music was just right and we finished with that great laugh; something I treasure. Julian was one of those humans who touched peoples lives in so many ways, and will be fondly remembered."
T. Cobbold’s memory (known Julian for 25 years)
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"I met Julian at a dancing event many years ago where we engaged in many a conversation. In particular we would discuss time served in the forces. Although not serving directly with each other it was a great kinship to talk about ”shop”. I remember and his partner in the Isle of White trialling dancing to a track for a wedding to see if it was do-able. We had a good laugh and many a fond memory. Julian, you will be missed brother. In Ardius Fidelis."
Antony’s Memory (23 November 2024)
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"I first saw Julian a little over 20 years ago, when we had started Modern Jive around Andover & Newbury, and I heard about some good midweek lessons in Whitchurch. We went along and had a very good night with a lesson from Amanda and Julian. At the end of the evening Julian said they had some news; he announced that they were stopping their weekly lessons and passing the business on to someone else. However, I got to know Julian and Amanda over the years at other dance venues and when they started offering lessons, with guest teachers, at 'The Barn' out at Clatford we had many happy afternoons learning ballroom, tango plus blues and more jive out there. Eventually after I left the Army, and after a bad experience with an NHS dentist, I heard that Julian was a dentist. Since then I always went to his various practices; first up towards London (Weybridge), then in Romsey and eventually in Andover when he opened up in New Street. Whenever we met we would reminisce about our separate Army days, and we continued to bump into each other (not literally...) at various dance venues. Julian was always a gentleman, always happy to chat and always interested in how people were getting on. In recent years, when first I and then my wife went through our separate cancer treatments Julian asked after us and offered kind words. I knew that his cancer was not going as well as he hoped and we exchanged the occasional message as we went. I last heard from him 2 weeks before ge passed; I didn't know then how serious his condition was becoming and he sent me a nice message offering Diane and myself comfort for our own troubles. I will miss Julian; his smile, his charm, and his gentle nature."
P. Wilson’s Memory (knew Julian from 2003)