Thomas(Tom) ATHERTON

ATHERTON, Thomas (Tom) Peacefully at Wentworth Lodge on Saturday, August 26, 2017 in his 93rd year. Tom was born and raised in St. Catharines, Ontario; joined the Merchant Navy during WWII and worked for Ontario Hydro for many years. Tom loved sailing, curling and was a long-time politician in Ancaster for many years. He is predeceased by his wife Ethel. Loving father to the late Peter (Diane), Tom (Pat), Matt (Cathy), and Mark. Tom will be sadly missed by his 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the DODSWORTH & BROWN Funeral Home ANCASTER CHAPEL, 378 Wilson St. E., Ancaster, ON, L9G 2C2 on Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 11 a.m. from ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 272 Wilson St. E. (at Halson St.), Ancaster, ON, L9G 2B9 with Interment St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery. In memory of Tom, donations can be made to St. John’s Anglican Church, Ancaster. Online condolences available at www.dbancaster.ca