Christopher Henry Corns (9 Mar 1954 - 11 Jan 2021)

Who going to do my DIY now took too soon thanks for everything you did for me rip mongy xx

I feel so sad that Chris has been taken from this world far too soon. I loved his vitality for life- always on the go with a building project, the garden, the chickens. Such energy for life that I really admired and I’m sure will be missed by so many. Lots of love to Debbie and the family.

Such a sad loss, Chris will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. Love to all of his family.

What a wonderful man! His sense of humour has had me in stitches over the years and he would do anything to help out, no matter how larger or small. I have truly lost a great friend and neighbour.

It is not often that someone touches your heart when you meet them but he certainly did.

Thinking of Debbie and the family at this sad time.

Love Jayne and Roger x

It may not mean a lot but we hope that our words of condolence can help bring you all some comfort at this time. The loss of Chris has left a hole in the lives of all those who had the honour and pleasure to know him. We hope that the family can take comfort from knowing that everyone who met Chris knew what a fantastic person he was. Both of us are proud to have known Chris and our hearts go out to Debbie, Mike, Kat, Amelia and George.

Sad loss of such a lovely person always so willing to help others. Taken too soon, Chris will be missed by many. RIP Chris.
Deepest sympathy to Debbie and family.

Chris was a wonderful, caring and helpful gentleman, always offering assistance to everyone in the village. He will be dearly missed by all of our family and his neighbours. especially our little trips to feed the chickens to see him. All our love to Debbie and the family at this time, Chris you will always be in our hearts. Katie, Andy & Pippa xxx

I was so saddened to hear of Chris passing away. Although I only knew Chris a couple of years after moving into the village of Walton I have never met a nicer chap. Always there to offer a helping hand, one year I was struggling to get my Xmas lights working and he came and sorted it for me. A genuinely lovely person. RIP Chris x

Chris, You was such a character that couldn’t be defined in words , I remember how you got me through so much and My kin though I never got to Thankyou in person before you passed.

Thankyou for Everything you did, God Bless

Chris, my dear friend and neighbor gone far too soon,far too young. You were always so generous with your time and expertise. I'll never forget all the jobs you did for me and no matter what was needed,a screw, nail, piece of angle iron or guttering your stock phrase was"I've got some of that in the shed". I'll miss your quirky sense of humour always funny and light-hearted but always saying it as it is. Your passing has left a gaping hole in the lives of all that knew you. RIP Chris

Chris as my godfather you couldn't have been any better i remember as a kid you getting us a beta max copy of E.T when nobody else had seen it i will never forget you love jason ❤

From the moment I met Chris back in 2007, it was clear that passion, honesty and humour ran through him. Joining him at 1444 Squadron as his Adjutant, his character traits left a big mark on me that continue to impact me today. He taught me that leadership isn’t about getting the job done right first time or being the first at everything, it’s about looking after the people around you, making sure they’re safe, well and happy to enable them to be successful. I keenly remember being sent home a number of times straight after parade nights when a busy day of work caught up with me! He also showed me the importance of recognising a job well done, striving for excellence but not at the expense of encouraging people to always improve themselves.

When I took over command of 1444 from Chris in 2008, I was truly fortunate that Chris agreed to stay on the squadron staff and lead our DofE programme, an area I believe was his true calling with the Air Cadets. I never had to check on what Chris was doing or ask him to change anything: he always had a plan and knew where every single cadet was on their journey. He’d update me every fortnight on progress, when he’d bring me an updated tracker and clear direction about what he needed from me so he could help them to succeed. Our unit’s DofE success during that time is down to his commitment and determination, with (literally) hundreds of cadets having benefited from this over the years.

More than this, Chris was a positive character to be around - he was never short of a joke or funny comment that would lighten any situation! When you needed someone to help you out, Chris was always the first to volunteer and was always utterly dependable - personally and professionally. I remember fondly the hours we spent on BASC camps talking to the early hours in the caravans(!) and chasing cadet groups over the hills for DofE from one of our squadron minibuses. He was always easy to talk to, always honest in what he said and doing what he did.

The words left by so many others across so many platforms reflect the high esteem that Chris was held in by so many people. My only regret is that we lost touch over the years as I moved on from the organisation and overseas. A true gentleman and fierce friend, I know that his legacy will be the impact he made on his family and hundreds of other people over the years and the many, many happy moments he shared with them.

My thoughts are with Debbie, Mike, Kat, Minnie, George and his wider family at this time. Rest in peace.

I am shocked and saddened at this news Chris was a grand chap and a gentleman, if I can be of any help in anyway please contact me.

I'm so sorry to say goodbye to Chris. He was a great man who did so much for myself and many others. Chris went about everything he did with care, commitment, good humour and decency. I will miss him sorely.

So upset to hear you have left us so early. Met you at 1444 ATC as a CI. Attended many camps: especially
Shugborough and Weston Park, Dining Inns, 1st Aid Training at the sqn was always a blast. I remember you asking if I would put a few cadets through their swimming proficiency badges and Lifesaving for DofE and you would ship 15+kids every week to our club (more when training for the swimming competition!) You were slways there for the young people and guided them through. Every Friday after cadets you and my Dad would pop down the Chase (followed by many of us) Always laughing and smiling and always willing to help out. Will miss you. God Bless!