A planned wake in Jonathan and Béatrice's home turf in Northen NSW on the 6th March was impacted by the floods in the region. Indeed the venue - the 19th Century Corndale Hall - was seen floating down though the valley! The Brisbane Athertons arranged a small local event on March 27th for local friends and family. Béatrice Atherton made her way up from the Byron Bay hinterland despite the challenges and demands of sorting the estate and grieving for her loss. The video that wasplayed in a loop at the gig is here.

JFAThertonLife-poster The brothers and brides set up And then friends arrive Some unseen for years - Charlie and Rikka have been in the UK and U.S. for 20 odd years.
Asako and Louise catch up Andrew joins mother Louise to chat with Asako Louise has a gift for Hana Atherton Tony catches up with Denise
Daniel and Donna Sackey arrive Bruce flew in from Thailand the night before and meets Mac Okine . Jonathan's pal and comedic colleague Greg Sullivan meets Paulie and Michael Bertleson
. . Béatrice arrives from Northern NSW.... And watches some bitter sweet footage of her husband in action.
. Asako meets Nick... ... whilst Sophie cares for one child (Eloise) ...and grandpa Chris the other (Vivienne)
Stephen and Daniel chat . Bruce entertains Mac and Janice Okine .
Jonathan and Stephen's childhood pal Ted Chamberlain catches up with his son John Time to say some words to honour the fallen Mac steps forward- it seems that it was Jonathan that triggered him to say in Australia after graduating Year 10 Brisbane Grammar student Jonathan met Mac on the train whilst Mac travelled home from the Dental School
. . Mac mentions some highlights of Jonathan's adventures. One such adventure was his medical evacuation from his years in Thailand. Which prompted Stephen to ask for comments from Ted who was the doctor who flew to Thailand to medivac him after the serious accident. Now that his patient had passed away, he could share some highlights that, well, we just won't repeat here.
. Sisters-in-law show their support for Béatrice . .
Time for a cuddle of young Vivienne Atherton And then the gathering winds up. Bea's next chapter after the demands of leaving Jonathan and her home will start with time back with family in France.