Obituary of Dalton Robert Atherton

Atherton, Dalton Robert

At home on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the age of 24 years, Dalton Atherton, loving son of Peter and Martha Atherton.  Dearest brother of Teagan Atherton. Loving grandson of Malcolm and Pat Atherton and the late Robert and Jane DeCourcy. Dear nephew of Ian (Pattie), Tod (Donna), Joe (Vicki), John (Heather), Peter, David (Jayne), Philip (Eileen), Mark (the late Paul)..  He will be remembered by his many cousins and friends.  Dalton was an incredibly kind soul who always cared for others, going out of his way to care for those around him.  His outgoing personality as well as his infectious laugh and beautiful smile drew people into his circle, never wanting to leave.  “Full of Life” was the common phrase people would say about Dalton. His favourite saying was “family is unconditional love” which he extended to his friends.  A love that never wavered. Family and friends will be received at the McCleister Funeral Home, 495 Park Road North, Brantford on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  In keeping with Covid protocol, those attending must wear masks and practice social distancing.  A private funeral service will be held at the McCleister Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.  Cremation will follow.  For those wishing to see the funeral service, it will be live streamed at www.twitch.tv/mccleisterfh just prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to give.blood.ca would be gratefully appreciated. Memories and condolences may be viewed by the family at www.mccleisterfuneralhome.ca  McCleister (519)758-1553.