Passed away at his home on Friday September 22, 2017. Dennis Atherton in his 69th year. Son of the late Thomas (2006) and Edna (2006) Atherton. Sadly missed by his aunt, Margaret Atherton of Parry Sound; his cousins J’Nell Dilmarter (Glen) and Donna Melmoth (Ted) all of St. Catharines and by his dear friends, Betty and Dwyne Ritchey of Brechin. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday October 19, 2017 followed by a service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow in the Trillium Room of the Funeral Home. Interment of cremated remains at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions to the Community Living Guelph Wellington would be appreciated.