Traced on St Catherines House Registry Birth Dec1892 8c 354 Chester
Death Cert Held with Birth and Marriage CertificatesThe Cheshire Observer 18 October 1943
"Mr W D Atherton
We regret to announce the death, which occured on Friday, at the age of 48 of Mr Wilfred Downing Atherton, of 5 Overleigh Terrace, Chester. Mr Atherton was the only son of the late Rueben Atherton, for many years the Headmaster of St Mary's School, Handbridge. After being educated in the Kings School Chester, he entered service of the Westminster Bank in Liverpool, where he remained until ten years ago, ill health compelling him to retire. He was a staunch supporter of St Mary's-on-the-hill, where for some years, he acted as organist. A Year or two ago he went on a tour of Canada with a Welsh Concert Party. He Married first Miss Jessie Swindley of Chester, who died about four years ago, and he re-married a year ago. He is survived by his wife and a daughter, Mrs N Swindley. The funeral took place onTuesday at Prestatyn. The chief Mourners were: Mrs W D Atherton (widow), Mr & Mrs N Swindley, (son-in-law and daughter), Mrs T Morris (sister-in-law), and Mr Barrow."
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The Cheshire Observer 15 January 1938
"Mrs J R Atherton
We regret to record the death of Jessie R Atherton of 16 Eaton Road, Chester, which occured on Sunday after three and a half years' illness. A native of Eccleston, she was the wife of W. D. Atherton, who,was well known in musical circles in Chester and late organist of St Mary's Church-within-the-walls. Mrs Atherton, who was daughter of the late Mr John Swindley, metal worker, of Chester, was for some time a resident of Mold. She leaves one daughter.
The Funeral took place on Wednesday, when a service in St Marys' Church , Handbridge was conducted by the Rector (Rev A. W. Sarson). The chief mourners were: Mr W. D. Atherton (widower), Miss F Swindley, Mr N Swindley, Mrs Vickers, Mr C Swindley,Mr A locke and Miss Johnson. Others present included: Mr T Swindley, Mrs Swindley (Handbridge), Mrs D Swindley, Miss J Grant, Mr D Grant (Mollington), Miss M Swindley, (Broughton), Mr V E Humphries, Mr A Temple, Mrs A E Moody (Chester), Mr & Mrs James Swindley, Mr John Swindley, Mr William Swindley, Mrs J Crossley, Mrs M K Latham, Mrs V Williams, Mrs Mason, Mrs Povey, Mrs B Johnson, Mrs Greatbanks, and Mrs Reynolds."
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