Beverly Hills, FL – Paul Delman Atherton, 84 passed away Thursday, February 26th, 2026 in Beverly Hills, FL. He was born July 22nd, 1941 in Northampton, MA. He was raised in Buckland, MA by his parents Robert Atherton and Pauline {Packard} Atherton.
Paul attended Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls, MA and was drafted to the U.S. Army. Paul worked for one employer AGWAY for over 30 years before retiring from Greenfield Farmers Exchange in 1989 as store manager.
Paul moved to Florida upon retirement where he worked on Citrus Hills Golf Course for many years.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister Susan Atherton.
He is survived by his wife, Corrine G. Atherton, his brother, Lewis Atherton and sister, Shirley Davis. Paul has two sons, Michael P. Atherton and Raymond R. Atherton, a stepson Edward Connery (Yvonne). Two granddaughters, Felicia Atherton and Megan Milewski (Atherton), seven great grandchildren and four step grandchildren. Two nephews, Luther Davis, Ethan Davis and one niece, Katherine Whipple.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Hernando United Methodist Church in Hernando, FL.
A memorial for Paul will be held in Massachusetts at the convenience of his family.
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