Dorothy A. Atherton

Dorothy “Dottie” A. Atherton, age 89, of Kunkletown, PA, formerly of Belvidere, NJ and Wayne, NJ passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2019

She was born in East Orange, NJ to Frederick and Helen Reimer.

Dottie was dedicated to her Christian faith and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Wayne.  She was a member of the church choir for over thirty years, secretary to the Mother’s Circle, member of the Ruth Circle, flower chairman, and member of the United Methodist Women. She was also involved with cooking at many, many church dinners. Dottie also welcomed everyone into her home, especially at the holidays – she never wanted anyone to be alone.  There was always room at the table for another person.  Dottie enjoyed crocheting, baking, and all kinds of crafts for many years.  She also loved bowling and was active in a weekly bowling league at the T-Bowl for many years.

In 2004, Dottie and her husband Paul, moved to Belvidere, NJ. They joined the Belvidere United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the church choir. She was a member of the Brookfield Bowling League and also enjoyed playing bocce.

She was the loving wife of fifty-six years to the late Paul G. Atherton (2008); devoted mother of Marilyn Creamer and her husband Don of Oakland, and Douglas Atherton and his wife Marianne of Effort, PA; cherished grandmother of Brian Creamer and his wife Kristy, Laura Foray and her husband Andrew, Paul Atherton and his wife Meagan, and Andrew Atherton; beloved great-grandmother to Sean Creamer, Aidan Creamer and Charlotte Atherton.  Dottie is survived by her dear sister Barbara and brother Robert and many nephews and nieces.  She was predeceased by three brothers, Charles, Walter, and Donald, and three sisters, Mildred, Miriam and Elsie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the United Methodist Church in Wayne, 99 Parish Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be greatly appreciated.