Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 14, 2022 at 80 years of age. Beloved husband and best friend of the late L. Elaine (2018) for 40 years. Loving father of John Rauth, Tina (Iolando) Antogiovanni and Tara (Ryan) Bonnevie. Adored Grandpa of Charlotte, Scott and Luciano. Cherished son of the late William and Nancy Atherley. Dearest brother of Margaret (Darryl) Tebbutt and Nancy Atherley and brother-in-law of Gail (Jon) Varney. Dear nephew of Marion Bowers. Godson of Alice (the late Earl) Groulx. He will be sadly missed by his extended family and dear friends. George served 48 years in the food industry at; JW Luxford Wright, IGA (Spence), Dominion Stores, A&P, Farmer Jack’s, Blenheim Knechtel Foods and Amherstburg Valu-Mart. Special thank you to Rexall Pharmacy Amherstburg, the 5th floor Met Campus, Dr. Malone, Dr. Freeman, Dr. Hermiz and their medical staff for their care and compassion.
If you so desire, donations to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Visitation Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m, with Parish Prayers at 8:00 p.m. at Families First 519-969-5841, 585 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg. On Friday, August 19, 2022, family and friends are invited to meet at St. John the Baptist Church (225 Brock St., Amherstburg) after 10:30 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Procession to Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Share memories, photos or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of L George Atherley 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Amherstburg, Province: Ontario