Ellsworth, Maine - Julie Ann Wass Bromley died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on April 12, 2025. Julie was born April 27, 1936, to Emma White Wass and Lester Leighton Wass at Hurley Hospital in Ellsworth, Maine.

She grew up in Eastport and attended high school at Gould Academy in Bethel. She developed a love for college sports while attending Michigan State University, and later with her beloved Dr. William "Bill" C. Bromley attended the University of Michigan, where she graduated with a teaching degree. On December 27, 1955, Julie and Bill married in Eastport, Maine. Julie taught school in Ellsworth, Surry, Lamoine, and Cave Hill in Eastbrook, where she was the teaching principal. She never gave up on her students, nurturing in each and every one of them a love for reading and learning, which they carried with them long after they left her classroom. She loved her students, and they loved her back. She filled her life with athletic endeavors including cheerleading, fly-fishing, swimming, water skiing, snow skiing, bowling, tennis and golf - ultimately scoring a hole-in-one at Belgrade Golf Course. Julie's daily walks kept her active well into her 80s. When she wasn't pursuing her own athletic adventure, she could be found supporting her children and grandchildren on the soccer field, basketball court, baseball field, and musical/theatrical stage. She and Bill enjoyed attending the University of Maine hockey and women's basketball games. Her love of gardening brought life and beauty into her home, filling every corner with vibrant colors and the delicate fragrance of freshly picked flowers. Julie's unconditional love, gentle hand, unwavering dedication and compassion left a lasting imprint on everyone she met, offering endless comfort, strength and kindness.

She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Bill Bromley; four children, Jane and spouse, Brian Langley, Tom Bromley and spouse, Janet, Steve Bromley and spouse, Peg, and Mary Ellen and spouse, Scott Toothaker; and cousins, nieces, and nephews. Together with Bill, she has 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Julie was predeceased by her brother, Gerald; sister-in-law, Carol; and brother-in-law, Bill.

The family thanks the wonderful staff at Birch Bay Safe Harbor for their loving care and the residents for their friendship. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. Condolences may be expressed at jordanfernald.com.