On 13th January 2026, Julia died at home with her close family around her. Julia was a long-standing member of the AMA and was chair for a few years up to 2014.
I was on her committee and she always referred to us as ‘my team’. Julia was very kind and softly spoken but she had an energy and enthusiasm that inspired us to put together many exhibitions and talks of exceptional quality. These included a big exhibition at the 501 Gallery (the LSA gallery) and also the Holy Trinity Church as well as Christmas socials at Victoria House on the Willes Rd.
Julia was a painter and her art was a very important part of her life. I have one of her paintings of trees that I bought from her in 2014 in an exhibition at Holy Trinity Church. It has hung on our living room wall ever since.
I remember Julia as being one of those people who managed to achieve a lot through kindness and winning people’s trust and respect. Under her chairmanship she gave people confidence and through the hard work there was always an air of enjoyment inspired by her good humour and sense of fun.

Our condolences go to her children Sophia and David as well as to all of her family who I’m sure will miss her very much.

by Sheila Graham, Feb 2026