Henry Vernon Atherton

Dear Phyllis and family,
My father John Henzel and I were saddened to hear of Henry's passing. I just took a picture of his photograph at the Champlain Valley Fair this past summer to show to my parents. His photo was posted due to his receiving a prestigious, well-deserved award for his agricultural achievements. My parents appreciated your friendship and annual August wedding anniversary parties. We hope you are getting through this rough time and we send you our love and sympathies....

Sorry to hear of Henry's passing. I knew him through the Kiwanis Club. Just a all around good guy

Steve Ribolini. Montpelier

I will always remember with gratitude the grace and dignity with which Henry anchored the front desk at the COTS office every week--for many more than the 10 years that I worked there--greeting visitors and welcoming people in search of shelter. His calm and warm manner in our office was the face of COTS for many, and we all benefitted from his steady presence, his heart, and his friendship. My thoughts are with his family today.

To Phylis and boys:

So sorry to hear of Henry's passing...One of my last family cousins...Also partners in the dairy industry.

Gerald K. Marckres

My Dearest Phyllis and Family;
I was so sorry to hear about Henry's passing. He always treated me like one of his own. When I decided to continue my education Henry was my greatest supporters and cheerleaders! I will forever miss that infectious laugh and beautiful sparkle in those eyes. We have truly lost one of the great one. All my love...Jennie

Dearest Phyllis and family;
I was so very sorry to hear about Henry's passing. He always treated me like one of his own. Henry's infectious laugh and the sparkles in his eyes will be greatly missed. We truly have lost one of the great ones! All my love, God bless.

My sincere condolences for a loss of a great friends, teacher and mentor. I am so grateful to have been mentored by Dr. Atherton during my time at UVM. he guided me and supported my education and career in the dairy industry in many different ways after I graduated.

I have fond memories of grabbing an ice cream soda for lunch at Carrigan Hall's dairy bar and heading up stairs to visit with him. We would welcome me, rocking in his chair with "Howdy, howdy, come on in." His class in...

Henry was a mentor and a true friend. He shared his knowledge and experience and taught me so much about dairy farm sanitation that helped forge my career. I was also privileged to work with him on many occasions to travel and teach sanitation to field personnel around the country.
We all have lost a great man and friend.

I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Atherton's passing. I remember him from my days as a Boy Scout in Troop 23, Sough Burlington. My thoughts and Prayers go out to the Atherton family. He was a great and well-respected man. John Thomas-Squire