Joshua Atnip

Joshua Douglas Atnip, 39 of Waterboro, passed away on September 16th, 2026 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family after a long heroic battle with cancer.

Josh was born in Portland at Mercy Hospital on February 17th, 1987 to Lori Atnip. He is being remembered by his family as a loving father, partner, son, nephew, cousin and friend. He loved spending time with his children and the love of his life, Jen. Josh loved being outside, 4-wheeling, ice fishing with his buddies, trail-walking with his family and relaxing at the beach. During high school, Josh worked at Shaw’s Supermarkets before starting his career as a mason, working for Maine Masonry for the last 21 years. He is predeceased by his maternal Grandmother, Frances Henderson, “Nanny Franny”.

Josh is survived by his Mother, Lori Atnip of Gorham, Maine, his life-long partner Jennerfer Atnip and five children, Dalton, Olivia, Savannah, Logan & Isaiah. He is also survived by his Uncle Michael Henderson of Gray, Maine, as well as numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins.

Special thanks to his oncology surgeon, Kathreen Portia Lee, who fought alongside Josh exhausting all efforts to save his life. Additionally, we would like to send many thanks to all the nurses at Maine Medical Center who cared for Josh throughout his illness. Lastly, we would like to send a special thank you to the care staff at Gosnell Hospice House that gave Josh
exceptional care in the last weeks of his life.

Please join us on Saturday October 3rd, 2026 at 12:30 – 2:00PM visiting hours, followed by a celebration of life at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of South Portland, 1024 Broadway, South Portland.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to Andwell Health Partners, C/O Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240