Maxine Abbie Johnson

Maxine A. Johnson passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Manchester, NH on September 20, 2024. Born on October 12, 1936 to Edward And Leola McAtee (Scribner) of Plymouth, Maine. Maxine, as a teenager, frequented the Bangor Raceway to watch the horseracing there. It was there that she met her future husband, Harry W. Johnson Jr. They shared a love for horses and, when Harry returned from his army post in Europe in 1954 they married. A wonderful marriage lasting 64 years ending when Harry died in 2018. The couple had owned several racehorses and ran them at Bangor Raceway amongst many other racetracks.

Maxine had a career in healthcare. She was an LNA at Downeast Community Hospital until she retired. She and her husband remained active into their 80’s often riding ATVs through Maine’s wooded trails encountering much wildlife. Maxine was always quick witted even in her final days provoking much laughter. A favorite thing was always shopping for her next new car! Maxine enjoyed cooking or baking her famous molasses cookies, farming, horseracing, and family gatherings. Daises delighted Maxine perhaps because her children picked so many bouquets and occasionally snakes thought to be pretty shoelaces. Snakes or daisies, the smallest gifts and gestures pleased her so much. Music was her passion and when heard, Maxine was either dancing or tapping her toes. A skillful dancer, she gracefully mesmerized all who watched. Maxine was loved by so many, whether called Tinker, Max, or Mac, she will remain in many hearts and will not be forgotten.

Maxine is survived by her children; Karen McNerney of Whitefield and her children Kacey Marsh of Whitefield, NH, Cornelius J. McNerney of Whitefield, ME and fiancée Melissa and ex-wife Annie Crowley-McNerney; Erin Shed, husband Brad; Kelly Paradis of Manchester, NH and her husband Bert and their son Trevor; Michael Johnson of Cherryfield, Maine and his ex-wife Cheryl Worcester children are Elizabeth (Anthony) Gillis and Joshua (Laura) Worcester; Kay Albee of East Machias, ME and her husband Joel their children Edward (Louise) Dowling, Katie and Joshua Albee; Harry Johnson III (Willie) of Harrington, ME and wife Tammy their children Ashley Johnson and Brooke (Chris) Newman; Maxine had many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Maxine is survived by sisters, Mona (Peggy)Hopkins of Palmyra, ME; Jackie McAtee of Newport, ME; sisters-in-law Judy McAtee of Plymouth, ME, Rachael and Marlene; brothers-in-law Bayfield Emerson of Herman, ME, and Edgar and Earl Johnsons.

In addition to her parents, Maxine was predeceased by husband, Harry W. Johnson Jr.; brothers Richard and Dennis McAtee; sister Louise Emerson; son-in-law Bill McNerney; niece Sharon Stubbs; nephew John Dennis McAtee; brother-in-law Almon Hopkins.

Many thanks to the staff of VNA hospice services, Manchester, NH for their excellent care of Maxine.

There will be no service. In lieu of flowers donations to Downeast Community Hospital Court Street Machias, ME or Food Pantry 41 Kennebec Rd Machias, ME.