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for Julian Littleford
Debora Battisto
July 7, 2025
Julian was an exceptional Pilates instructor and he taught me how to really use Pilates as a vehicle to ultimate fitness!
richard taubman
September 1, 2024
We remember Julian today and everyday. His bright light still shines and forever will.
Love
Richard and Cathy
David Hochoy
August 31, 2024
David Hochoy
August 31, 2024
David Hochoy
August 31, 2024
Thinking of you today Julian, and missing you! We spoke every Saturday no matter what! We had such unconditional love for each other - true brothers in life! You are gone my friend, but not forgotten!
richard taubman
September 1, 2022
Dear Julian,
Speaking for everyone that ever knew you, I can honestly say that everyone will never forget you!
RIP
Love
Richard and Cathy
David Hochoy
August 31, 2022
I was just thinking today Jules, that you would be 62 years old today. I still miss you my brother, and cherish the memory of the love we had for each other, and how much you loved your family.
richard taubman
August 31, 2021
Julian we miss you and always will. You´re presence on this earth was a joy to behold. RIP
Paul Portelli
June 27, 2021
I knew Julian in the early 1980s during his time in Toronto with the National Ballet. I met him through a mutual friend of his that he was close to at that time. We were young artists setting off on our careers, mine being the visual arts. Times were tough as we were at the beginning of our careers. We spent late nights dancing at clubs and many shared pot luck dinners with friends, enjoying life. Julian set off for NYC to Dance with Martha Graham. My fondest memory was his return to Toronto with Martha Graham to dance at the O´Keefe Centre. He arranged tickets for us and he brought us backstage at the end of the performance to meet her. It was thrilling and a memory I have treasured all my life. Julian was a good man, always ready to help out and he was always interested in what others were doing. He was very supportive and encouraging, attending my openings back then. Over the years we lost touch, but those memories and stories will always be treasured. My best to you and all your family. I will always remember Julian with a smile.
Richard Taubman
August 31, 2020
Today and many other days we remember Julian a friend to us and to many others lucky enough to have met him. Always a delight with a positive personality and fabulous wit and humor. We remember him and we will always
Love Richard and Cathy
November 6, 2013
For Julian's family, I haven't been a student for about 11 years as we moved to LA about then. Julian was amazingly talented and motivational- a joy to be with. My husband and I were students for about 2 years. He made a clear and huge difference in our lives, both physically and emotionally. We were so sad to hear of your loss.
John and Robin Renfro.
October 26, 2013
Carol -
I don't know if you would remember me, but you and Julian stayed in my mobile home many years ago when you were teaching in Tallahassee. I just found out about Julian's passing, and I wanted to send my condolences. He was a great guy - I know he will be missed.
Sharyn Heiland
krista Thomas
September 21, 2013
I can hear his laughter still ! He was a great teacher and a wonderful friend . Thank You for blessing our lives with your presence .
Love , Light and Joy
Terese Capucilli
September 12, 2013
Oh Carol...this is devastating news I am just hearing...the many years of memories flood. Strangely, I have been watching him on video in Plain Of Prayer for weeks now without knowing he is gone. My heart goes out to you and your children. What a beautiful person he was...I am so very sad. I send you my love and deepest deepest sympathy. Terese Capucilli
Leticia Salgado
September 11, 2013
Carol ,Sammy and Tom our Condolences goes out to u guys ...Julian will be truly missed but Wherever his at he is watching over u as a family . And smiling down .. Lots of love The salgado family...
The Zumberge Family
September 10, 2013
Our hearts are broken for you, Carol, and your beautiful daughter and son. Julian was an amazing, kind and generous person who really touched us. Thank you for sharing him and his talents with your PDG dancers and families. We are thinking of you with love.
September 10, 2013
Dear Carol, Cathy and I send you and your children our sincerest condolences having learned today of Dear Julian's passing. As you and all who knew him know that he was the most special spirit that we all had ever known. His wonderful charm and the elegance that he was made him so very very special. There was not a kinder, sweeter more generous person around.Cathy and I will miss him and feel so sad that we lost touch with him these many years. Whenever I dropped in to say hello he was always the same, gracious, loving kind and considerate. we hope and pray that his love for all of you and his loving memory will sustain you through this hardest time. May you all be filled with only the most wonderful memories of him. May you be comforted by all those who had the high pleasure of knowing him. Love to you today Carol and always,
Cathy Scholl and Richard Taubman
Tom Smith
September 9, 2013
I can't imagine that that voice of my long time friend won't be on the other end of the phone line exchanging silly stories as we had as roommates in NYC as dancers and all along our lives for over 30 yrs
I was older but I learned so much from Julian
He was my role model for most of my adult life
I remember when he and carol started dating when we were on tour in Paris
I remember being a groomsman in his wedding
I remember his laugh
His talent his loyalty his kindness
He taught me about family and goodness and friendship and most of all love
Life will never be the same again
He was a great man in the top three of the great men I have known in my life
I can't believe he's gone and I can't believe I will never see him again
My heart breaks for Carol precious friend wife and mom and Sammy and Tommy
May God be with you three comfort you all the days of your lives
Good by sweet prince
September 9, 2013
Our sympathy to Carol, Samatha, and Tommy. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. May your lovely memories of Julian sustain you.
Susan and Robert Lehman, Jupiter, Fl. and Madison, Wisconsin
Joan Heylman
September 9, 2013
Carol, Love to you, Sam, and Thomas. I know Julian's spirit will live on for you in the faces and hearts of your precious children each day. Take care of yourself. Joan Heylman your friend from Bishop's
Bill Goss
September 9, 2013
Dear Carol,
I am so sad to hear of the loss of Julian. He was a wonderful human being and his passing is way to premature. My thoughts are with you.
Bill Goss
David Hochoy
September 9, 2013
Julian Littleford was my best friend and buddy for over 30 years. We met dancing together for the Martha Graham Dance Company in New York where Julian was to become a Principal Dancer and I the company's Rehearsal Director. We have been part of each other's lives throughout the years as we went on to other cities, jobs, families and communities, but we always made time to see each other and share our thoughts and feelings on life, love, business, relationships, religion, politics and everything else including the kitchen sink. Just the sight of each other would cheer us up tremendously because we each lit up something inside each other. We were brothers, we were pals. We loved each other unconditionally, and we were proud of what each had accomplished and achieved, and supported each other in times of hardship. We loved to talk about our dancing days, the old times, and all of the friends and dancers we had known together, and I was always grateful to be included as a member of his immediate family with his beautiful wife Carol, and children Samantha and Thomas. No doubt he will be remembered for his insightful and creative contributions to the Pilates community, but I will always hold him in my heart for the love and friendship which he offered to me so unquestioningly and so generously, and for which I hope I was able to return a fraction of to him.
Anita Weedmark
September 8, 2013
He always brought a smile into our home when he picked up Sam from piano. He brought beauty into the world through his dance and teaching, and through his beloved wife and children. Our thoughts are with you Carol, Sam and Tom-love you!
Bob Bekins
September 7, 2013
My wife Cindi and I studied Pilates with Julian for over a year and it completely changed our health lives. May God bless the family in appreciation for loaning Julian to all of us for all those years.
Sandra Sabonjian
September 7, 2013
My heart is filled with sadness as I heard the news of Julian's passing. I feel honored to have known him and will never forget his smile. My prayers are with his family.
Linda Mannheim
September 7, 2013
I was lucky enough as a Graham student to watch him dance, and again as a Pilates teacher to experience his enthusiasm and knowledge. Sending prayers to his wife and children, and to his studio.
Liz Loxke
September 6, 2013
God bless you Julian. My thoughts and prayers go out to your loved ones.
Angie Perkins
September 6, 2013
Julian touched many lives. He was a gift from God to my dear friend, Carol Mead. I deeply mourn the loss of his life and pray for peace and comfort for you, Carol and your beautiful children. Much love and heartfelt sympathy. Angie Perkins
September 6, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Julian's passing. I was a student of his from 98-03 and was always amazed at his knowledge! I still hear him in my head when I work out. There was always a smile and an amazing workout waiting for me. He was such a talent and will be dearly missed. My heart goes out to his wife and children.
September 6, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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