Julia M. “Julie” Bossard

Julia M. “Julie” Bossard – (69) – formerly of Hornell & Arkport, died early Thursday morning (January 30th, 2020) at her home surrounded by her children, following a long illness. Julie was diagnosed with cancer last March & fought with pride & dignity until the very end.

Born in Hornell on August 17th, 1950, she was the daughter of James & Annie (Roselli) Eveland.

Julie grew up in Hornell & attended St. Ann’s school. She later graduated from Hornell High School (class of 1969).

She had been employed for a time as a receptionist for Richard Andolina DDS & for about 20 years was employed through GST BOCES as a teacher’s aide & worked in the Adolescent Psychiatric Care Unit in St. James Hospital in Hornell where she retired in 2012.

Julie was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish & a communicant if St. Ann’s Church. She was an avid golfer & a member of the Hornell Golf Club. She enjoyed dancing & riding motorcycles. Julie loved to go to different fall festivals & craft shows to find her handmade one of a kind jewelry that she loved to collect. She loved being at the lake & the beach & would spend her days in the sun. Julie also enjoyed being with her dog, Henley, who she loved to walk & take for rides.

In addition to her parents, Julie was preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel Swift who died in 1973 & her second husband, Steven “Boz” Bossard who died in 2002. She also had lost her sister-in-law, Cathy Bossard, to her own battle with cancer in 2006.

Surviving are her son, Daniel (Angela Webster) Swift of Millerton, NY; her 3 daughters, Jennifer (Jeff) Walsh of Conifer, CO, Natalie (Nathan) Donahue of Howard, NY & Rachel (Devin Webb) Bossard of Corning; 6 brothers; & 7 grandchildren, Danny Swift, Reghan Swift, Hayden Swift, Jack Walsh, Raelyn Webb, Glenna Webb & Morrison Webb; her mother-in-law, Mary Bossard; along with several very loved nephews & nieces.

At Julie’s request there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a day & time to be announced.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Julie’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to the Cathy Bossard Scholarship at Hornell Alumni Association at PO BOX 135, Hornell, NY 14843.

4 Responses to “Julia M. “Julie” Bossard”

  1. Connie Whitman Roselli says:

    I was saddened to learn of Julie’s passing. She was always full of life and love for all who knew her. She was proud to be the only girl in the family growing up with her six brothers. Her children were her life. She will be missed by the family, friends, and all who knew her.

  2. Judy Notz says:

    Julie was a wonderful lady very thoughtful and kind , she loved her family, always full of spunk with a smile for everyone. Julie had lots of happiness in her life with her children , grandchildren , family and friends but sadness that broke her heart when the love of her life was gone. Julie was a survivor, she wasn’t only a friend but she was my sister in law for many years, which I always considered her as my sister in law. Heaven opened the gates for another Angel 👼 she will be missed by many people. RIP Julie

  3. Cynthia Ridgeway says:

    Our condolences to Danny and the family we will be keeping you all lifted in prayer 🙏🏾.
    Rest in Paradise Julie!

  4. Carol Prigmore says:

    My prayers are with you, Jennifer. Your mom was a great and funny lady. God Bless. ✝️