Janice M. McAtee

Janice Marie McAtee, 74, died September 8, 2024 at the Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital surrounded by family. She was born in Caribou, August 18, 1950 the daughter of Philip R. and Geraldine (Lyons) McGlinn. Janice was a 1968 graduate of Caribou High School, and following graduation married her high school sweetheart, Ronald McAtee Sr. in 1969. She was employed as a bus driver for Woodland School, S.A.D. 1 in Presque Isle, and the Aroostook County Action Program. Janice was a longtime member of the Lister-Knowlton Post 9389 V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.

Janice was fully dedicated to her family. She loved nothing more than being present for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family members’ events. She enjoyed trips to the beach to eat seafood with Susan, and attending Klown events (especially the circus) with Ron. As a beloved Nana, she never missed an opportunity to attend her grandchildren’s sporting events, take them to the park, or host sleepovers. Janice also enjoyed quiet moments in nature fishing with her husband, admiring flowers, and taking photographs. Janice will be remembered for her kindness – to know her is to love her. 

Janice is survived by her daughter, Sue McAtee Acosta of South China, and her significant other Doug Dubord, her son, Ronald C. McAtee Jr. of Presque Isle and his wife Shelley, grandchildren, Skyler and significant other Jayson of Presque Isle, Xavier and significant other Summer of Presque Isle, and Josh of Fort Fairfield, great-grandchildren, Brick, Nevaeh, Jacoby, and Asa, many nieces, nephews, great-nephews, and great-nieces.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ronald Sr. in 2022, her parents, and two siblings, Craig and Richard McGlinn.

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 6PM until 8PM at the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the Anah Shrine Klowns, P.O. Box 1601, Presque Isle, ME 04769, a cause that was near to her heart.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Northern Light A.R. Gould, especially Dr. Justin White, Dr. Liaukovich, Dr. Isfahanian, and all of the wonderful CNAs, RNs, LPNs, and all of the other support staff of the surgical floor. There are not enough words to describe how appreciative we are for the respect and kindness shown to Janice in her final days.