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The obituary notice of Joseph Winston (Win) ATHERTON

Widnes, 09/01/1941 - 15/02/2024 (Age 83) | Published in: Runcorn & Widnes Weekly News. Notable areas: Runcorn, Warrington, St Helens, Liverpool

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Joseph WinstonATHERTONIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Winston Atherton, affectionately known as "Win" on the 15th of January at the age of 83. Win was the beloved husband of Julie and will be dearly missed. Win was a much-loved father to Sue, David, Peter & Lynne. Win was a caring Stepfather to Lyndsey & Steven Win's love, warm presence and sense of humour touched the lives of all who knew him, leaving an indelible mark on his family and friends. A true gentleman who loved his family, Win's love and memory will endure in our hearts. A Requiem Funeral Service will be held at Holy Family Church on Friday 23rd February at 2:00pm, followed by cremation at Widnes Crematorium for 3pm. Family flowers only please. The family kindly requests donations to Holy Family Church. Donations will also contribute towards a memorial bench in Cronton Village. A Celebration of Win's life will take place immediately after the funeral at Jaguar Land Rover Sports and Social Club (The Fords Club), 77 Cronton Road, Widnes, WA3 5AJ. Expressions of sympathy and inquiries may be directed to Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors at 220 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA87HY, or by calling 0151 495 1515.
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A truly , lovely man. I worked with him at Widnes Foundry in the drawing office. I was about 17 and he would have been about 23. Always had a smile on his face. R.I.P. 🌹
Sheila Palmer.
Sheila Palmer.
04/03/2026
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Sheila Palmer.
04/03/2026
Our amazing dad, (Joseph) Winston “Win” Atherton passed away peacefully at Whiston Hospital on January 14th. He never recovered after the car accident at the end of November.
He was a true Crontonian. Born at home in 1941 in Smithy Lane to Harold and Cecily, he went to Holy Family Primary, served on the altar at Holy Family church and bought his house at number 11 Smithy Lane in the early 1960s, where he has lived ever since.
He started working at Widnes Foundry but spent most of his career at ICI. In 1981, he was one of the founders of Cronton Rugby League team, he even coached the under 15s Football team for a season as well, having a record of zero wins and one draw! He was a regular in the Black Horse, played for the darts team, was a lifelong Widnes supporter and we think one of the last few of his generation.
He opened his eyes for the last few minutes and we were all there to say goodbye and thank him for everything he's done for us. He didn't look scared and we told him he could go and that we would be ok. We are all devastated.

Thanks for all your support, Julie, Sue Atherton Percival David, Peter, and Lynne x
Peter Atherton
13/02/2024
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Joseph Winston “Win” Atherton - a true gent.
Peter Atherton
13/02/2024
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