RAMONA B. ATHERTON

RAMONA B. ATHERTON - BRISTOL - Ramona B. Atherton, 78, passed away Nov. 8, 2013, surrounded by her children. She was born in Bolton on Dec. 8, 1934, the daughter of Joseph and Doris Belanger. She graduated from Waterbury High School in 1952, and married Brian C. Atherton on Sept. 12, 1953; a marriage of 59 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Ramona devoted her life to her family. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and was a volunteer at Porter Medical Center. She is survived by her six children, William C. Atherton and wife, Cynthia, of Texas, Mary Fraser of East Middlebury, Stephen B. Atherton and wife, Rita, of Tennessee, Laura A. Griggs and husband, Carroll, of Bristol, Robert J. Atherton and companion, Marie Miller, of Bristol, and David J. Atherton and wife, Heather, of Brandon; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Ramona was predeceased by her husband, Brian, July 31, 2012; and two sisters, Sandra Hickory and Audrey Lahue. The family would like to thank our Hospice nurse, Ann Gibbons, for her love and caring of our mother. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church in Bristol. There will be no calling hours. Donations may be made to St. Ambrose Parish in Bristol; or Addison County Home Health and Hospice.