Corey Burton

Corey Burton

Corey Burton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2008.
OBITUARY COREY BURTON 1969-2008 Mass at St. Thomas More, 980 Moffat St. in Verdun at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2008. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Corey. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He touched us all throughout his short stay amongst us. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Tommy Burton Fund would be appreciated. Tommy Burton Fund c/o Verdun Minor Football Association, 4501 Bannantyne, Verdun H4G 1E3. Att: Sean Doyle

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Danny Nasser

May 30, 2025

Hello To The Mighty Burton family.
I am just learning of Jerry's and Corey's stories.
Such great memories of training at the Stampede Boxing Club!

Great determination, competitors, leaders, sportsmen and above all else admired neighbours and wonderful friends to all those whose lives they touched. May They Be Granted Them Both The Finest of Heavenly Blessings.

Danny Nasser.

Lance Rattie

January 2, 2025

Just learned he passed, sorry to hear this. Never knew the guy, I met him once, heard lots about him when I was boxing in Calgary with the Brown Family.. RIP

Chris Grant

November 11, 2022

Knew Cory a lifetime ago. To this day, when ever I see a boxer throw two or three left hooks in a row, it reminds me of Cory. R.I.P.

Martin Hayes

August 29, 2022

I'm very sorry to learn about Corey's passing. He was a great friend and teammate. My condolences to his family.

Martin Hayes

August 29, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kyle Steinkey

April 13, 2021

I remember you Cory and am proud to call you a friend. We were both teammates and competitors. I remember traveling to Calgary many times to spar with you & learning a lot every time. I think of you often as a great athlete, a good friend, & had a strong faith. God bless. You were a true fighter.

russell stewart

December 1, 2016

Gerry and family you are in my prayers you helped me out in Verdun I was the native in program

Craig Tonn

January 4, 2016

Sharon, Lost touch with you many years ago, so saddened to learn of Cory's passing as well as Gerry, I loved them both your family was so kind to me when I needed help. Sharon please get ahold of me, Craig
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.todd gladeau

July 2, 2015

I didn,t really know corey personally,boxed on a few cards with him I admired his skill.god bless his soul!

Ryan Montgomery

September 2, 2014

I think of you often Mouse. I miss you

May 4, 2014

corey,i miss u so much,i talk to you every day please take care of all your family

March 22, 2014

co
rey my sweet sweet brother,heaven help us and please make your family safe love your sister

Ming Woo

September 12, 2008

Corey, I wish I could have seen you box..., I could only imagine now and hear all the great stories about you. I will miss your firm handshakes, and that "grinn of a smile" you always gave me. You are a "LEGEND"...will miss you "Buddy"....
Your Bro, Ming

Christena Coffman

September 9, 2008

To the Burton Family
Our sympathy is with you all.
There is a place for all boxers and my dad (Jim McNeil)is on the other side waiting
to greet him.
Love the Coffman / McNeil

Steve & Pearse

September 8, 2008

Although we never had the pleasure of meeting Corey, we heard many great things about him over the years from Constance, with great love. Our very sincere condolences go out to the enitre family and our thoughts are with you.

Michael Snelgrove

September 8, 2008

Corey was my best friend. For years in Montreal, then in St.Catharines...the brother I never had. I'm gonna miss you buddy.

BELINDA PONTING

September 8, 2008

R.I.P COREY BURTON IT WAS BEAUTIFUL SPENDING THE LAST MONTHS WITH YOU AND SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS WITH ME LOVE AND MISS YOU FOREVER LOVE YOU BELINDA PONTING

Ann and Alan Taylor

August 28, 2008

We are very sorry to hear about Corey's passing, we came to know him well while he lived in St. Catharines. Rest in Peace Corey.

August 23, 2008

To the Burton Family

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We are blessed to have known Cory and will always remember him and his kind ways.

Maxi Sauve and Mark Sauve
Chateauguay, Quebec

Tracey Ross

August 21, 2008

Gerald , Sharon & Family,
It was with sadness that I heard about Corey - My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
(Joan Burton's daughter)

Nanny and Pappy Brown

August 19, 2008

To Hanna, Nanny and Pappy are very sorry that you're feeling sad right now. We want you to know that we Love you and we are praying for you and you family everyday. Never forget, Uncle Corey will be walking with you where ever you go forever and ever.

Tracy Burton

August 17, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Todd, Tammy, and Jake Burton

August 17, 2008

Memories last a life time, luckily, as I will carry the memories of you and I together for the rest of my life. I can only ask God to watch over you until you and I see one another again. I hope I can teach my son the same fire, passion and sincerity that you demonstrated through out your life. I will miss you, and our whole family will miss you. I love you. Todd

Darren walsh

August 17, 2008

To the Burton Family:

All my thoughts and prayers are with the Burton family during this very difficult time. Corey R.I.P old friend.

Darren Walsh & Family

lisa phillipp

August 17, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the Burton family, Corey was a great guy and my heart goes out to all of you.

Uncle Paddy & Auntie Shirley

August 17, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful nephew. We will always love and miss you. You will forever be in our hearts. May God bless you.

Jason Gelinas

August 17, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kelly-Anne Murphy

August 17, 2008

To the Burton Family,

I am horribly saddened with the news of Corey. I wish you all the strength to get through this.
My heart and thoughts are with you and with Corey - he was a fantastic person.
~

Eddy Doyle

August 16, 2008

Corey,
You went away without farewell,
Memories of those happy times we shared on the farm will always be remembered.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow,
Rest in peace, Bro

Jeannie & Emma-Lee Trottier

August 16, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Hope and her family.
Corey was so kind to my daughter, Emma-Lee, she just loved being around him. He could always make her laugh.
Rest in peace Corey.

Reita and Leslie (son) McKiernon

August 16, 2008

You are in our prayers and thoughts

Karen, Bob, Jenn, Sarah Seymour

August 15, 2008

To All the Burton Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers in these passing days of deep sorrow, remember Corey will always be walking with you and helping to guide you. R.I.P. Corey

Ralph & Barbara Brown

August 15, 2008

To Hope and all The Burton Family--
We wish to express our deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers R.I.P. Corey

Muriel Cunningham

August 15, 2008

I knew and hung out with Corey and Marty when I was a teenager. He was a great guy who showed me plenty of boxing moves.
My condolences to the Burton family during this difficult time.

Barry McCambridge

August 15, 2008

I went to high school with Corey. I can still remember him giving quick boxing lessons to some of the kids behind Verdun Catholic High School. I also remember him giving me a t-shirt from one of his boxing tournaments. That is how I will remember him, someone that would literally give you the shirt off of his back. My deepest condolences to the Burton family.

Barry McCambridge
Calgary, Alberta
Verdun, Que.

Bill Dunlop

August 15, 2008

Gerry, Sharon, Marty, Hope and the entire Burton family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Corey's sudden passing. I'll always keep a place in my heart for the little southpaw. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time.

Bill Dunlop & Family

Michael Snelgrove

August 15, 2008

Corey,
You are my beast friend, I only wish we had more time, see you soon old friend, I miss you.

nancy ryan(Walsh)

August 15, 2008

I am very sorry to hear about your brother and son Cory's death my prayer will be with you and all the famiy Love Nancy Walsh (Larry and Doris Walsh daughter

Johanne Dugas and Gerald Sassade

August 15, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. God Bless.

Lillian McGarrity

August 15, 2008

Dear Sharon, Gerry and family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the death of your son Corey, taken far too young. Sharon and Gerry and family, you will be in my thoughts and prayers as you send Corey home. May God Bless all of you at this difficult time. R.I.P. Corey

Joseph Cassidy

August 15, 2008

Be not afraid for Corey, God walks before him. I worked with Corey at Dana Inc. in Thorold, Ontario. I remember him as a true friend who would give you the shirt off his back, if you asked. Our loss, is heaven's gain. My condolensces to his family, he spoke very highly about all of you. God Bless

Ann Paraskevopoulos

August 14, 2008

Hope,
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time, may you all find strength and comfort in each other to help you through this difficult time.
Ann & Philip Paraskevopoulos &family.


Hope,
I was very sorry to hear about your brother Corey, thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
Jenn

Victoria Roy & Robin Poirier

August 14, 2008

Hope,
sometimes there are no perfect words, only thoughtful silences.... our deepest condolences on the loss of your brother.

Amber Burton

August 14, 2008

"IF ONLY WE COULD SEE"

"If only we had eyes to see when souls are passing from this life, we'd see that no one ever dies alone...
The angels come to meet us as they lead us on to heaven, to the greatest kind of love we've ever known.
If only we had eyes to see that all of heaven celebrates when someone comes into that holy place...We'd feel the joy the angels feel as each new soul is welcomed to eternity within the Lord's embrace."

Our beloved Corey may you rest in perfect peace and may God comfort you for the rest of eternity...Poppy take care of him.
love you always,
Amber

Connie Burton

August 14, 2008

My sweet brother.I will miss your smile,your laughter and your hugs.I have been blessed to have you for a brother.Untill we see each other again in the big (wheelbarrel) in Heaven.Your loving sister Connie.
Hugs And kisses xo xo xo
R.I.P Cory

Mary-Jane Dufanal

August 14, 2008

Dear Burton family :
I only met Corey once a few years ago in Calgary but I want to express my deepest sympathy to the entire family - Sharon, Marty, take care of yourselves and God bless. MJ

Kelly McCormick

August 14, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Alice, Andy and Wendie Dickinson

August 14, 2008

To the Burton family
Our deepest sympathies to all of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

Colleen Burton

August 14, 2008

My Sweet Corey

I will always remember you with great pride. Our whole family was always so proud of you and still are. Even though we will miss you very much. My dad (your uncle Tommy) finally now has a great sparing partner. Take care of each other until we meet again.

Love you always and forever
your cousin Colleen
(Brian, Amber/Tyler, Shea and
Auntie Coretta

perry burton

August 14, 2008

gerald, sharron, marty, maurey hope and glenda

LET IT NOT BE FORGOT,
THAT ONCE THERE WAS A SPOT
THAT FOREEVER WILL KNOWN
AS CAMALOT.

WILLIAM SHAKESPERE

Kelly McNeil

August 14, 2008

To the Burton Family, I knew Corey while he lived in St. Catharines, he spent a number of holidays and occasions with our family. Corey will be remembered for his kind heart. Our fondest memory of him is when he came to our house after our 1st daughter was born with homemade burrittos to share.
I hope that he finds the peace that he so deserves. Rest in Peace Corey and may your family be comforted in the good times that they shared with you.
The McNeils (Kelly, John and girls)

August 14, 2008

To the Burton family
Our deepest sympathies to all of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Cromwell family (Pincourt, Que.)

Melissa Subelack (Spring)

August 14, 2008

Mr & Mrs Burton, Hope & Marty.
Death can never takeaway the memories that will always linger in my heart, he will be sadly missed.
" Rest in peace Corey"

Melissa

Laura Egan

August 14, 2008

My deepest sympathies to Hope and the Burton family during their time of sorrow.
R.I.P. Corey

KATHLEEN KEATING

August 14, 2008

Mr & Mrs. Burton,Hope & Marty

It was with shock and great sadness I learned of Corey's passing. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you all. I will always remember Corey's smile. R.I.P Corey.

With Love
Kathleen Keating

Allison Swinwood

August 14, 2008

To The Burton Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Love To All,
The Burns Family xo

Ryan Dixon

August 14, 2008

It was with shock and great sadness that I learned of Corey's passing. I offer my deepest most heartfelt sympathies to the family and all that ever met him. We'll all miss you Corey

Tammy Earle

August 13, 2008

When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still.
What moves through us is a silence, a sadness, A longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

With Deepest Sympathy..
Tammy Earle & Family

margaret rowley

August 13, 2008

To the Burton Family,
Please accept our sincerest sympathies on the loss of your loved one, Corey. May your memories, love and dedication to each other give your family peace and strength at this time.

Love your cousins
The Rowley Family

Sharon Fernandes

August 13, 2008

To the Burton Family from the Fernandes Family. I was saddened when I heard the news and couldn't help but spend the day thinking of old times, gym class, walking home with you and Hope every day, Holy Cross School. You always were doing something that made me laugh and most importantly you had my back. I hope you found your solace and peace. For Hope I know you will be strong for the rest of the family but if you need to chat you know how to reach me.
Peace and Love
SF

Donny Doskas

August 13, 2008

To the Burton family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies, Corey was a stand up guy who would do anything for a friend or family. My heart goes out to you at this time and the days ahead.

Sandra Arff

August 13, 2008

To the Burton Family,
You have my sympathy for the loss of your brother. The death of a loved one always creates an absence. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you move through your bereavement.

Nancy Davison (nee van der Weide)

August 13, 2008

I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the Burton family. I remember attending class with Corey at Holy Cross in Calgary. He was always enjoying life and making all of us students laugh! I recall his energy and his athletic abilities. Rest in peace, Corey

Nancy davison

August 13, 2008

I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the Burton family. I remember attending class with Corey at Holy Cross in Calgary. He was always enjoying life and making all of us students laugh! I recall his energy and his athletic abilities. Rest in peace, Corey

Paulette & Wade Langlois

August 13, 2008

To the Burton Family: Our deepest condolences go out to all of you. Your son, brother and friend will be sadly missed to all that knew him. A gentle soul with a good heart taken too soon. May the clouds surround and comfort you (Corey) always.
Hope: I will always remember when your brother and I walked to that greasy spoon restaurant about 2 years back (way too long), ordered up some grub, talked and laughed. I didn't know Corey that well but from what I knew of him and saw he was a delight to be around, so be proud and stay strong, Wade.
Love always "The Langlois Family" Paulette, Wade and the little ones.

To Mr. & Mrs. Burton, Hope & Marty: I love all of you guys and I will be calling soon to talk. Corey will be sadly missed and in my prayers, Love Paulette.

Donna Burton

August 13, 2008

Dear Cory.. You were a sweet young man.Your smile would light up a room.You are at peace now and in a better place.You are with your beloved Nan.You will be missed by all who new you.R.I.P Cory.
God Bless.Love Donna xx

Tracy Simoneau

August 13, 2008

Dear Corey,

Will always remember your loving smile and giving ways. You will be greatly missed, may you rest in peace.

Love,

Tracy & Kids

Judy & Brian O'Connell

August 13, 2008

To the Burton Family - Please accept our condolences: Our memory of Corey is San Diego 1991-he was on a visit to CA. and we can still picture Corey in his black Converse high-tops in our livingroom-Dan, Lil & Darrin had brought him over to visit us. Brian wanted to enlist him in the USMC but he needed a Visa and was just 17 I think, so we said go home and work on it. We pictured him boxing for the USMC team. That is our memory of Corey and we can still picture his smile. Judy & Brian

maury burton

August 13, 2008

Bro,
You have climbed the highest mountains, and have gazed into the abyss.
You sought out answers to questions that simply don't exist.
You were looking for something, hoping it wasn't too late, denying your destiny but accepting you,re fate.
I,m really gonna' miss you bro,
Maury

Kerry (Erin's sister)

August 13, 2008

My deepest condolences to the entire Burton Family for Corey's passing. Know that I will warmly keep each of you within my heart and thoughts at this time. May serenity, comfort and peace guide you strongly through your coming days....

Much love and many hugs, Kerry xo

jeanne howarth

August 13, 2008

those we love dont go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen unheard, but always near,still loved still missed, always very dear. my sincere condolenses to the burton family. jeanne gough howarth

Paterson Burton

August 13, 2008

He bade no one a last farewell,
He said good-bye to none;
The Heavenly gates were opened wide,
A loving voice said "Come."

Much love to my Uncle Corey from your nephew Lil'P xoxoxo

Darlene Lenhan

August 13, 2008

Dear Hope & family,

I am so sad and sorry to hear the news of Corey, i only knew him for a couple of years but what i did know of him was all good. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. xx

Pam Avender

August 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go to the Burton family and friends, hoping that it will help to bring you comfort during this hard time. May the peace that Corey has found be with you all.

Karen McLean / Burton

August 13, 2008

My Dear Corey, If I could of only seen you one last time, every time we talked we would always say there would be a next time but that next time never came. We ran out of time much to soon with both of us not knowing the end was near.
I hope you are at peace and it helps me to know that I will see you again some day. Rest In Pease my little brother and I will pray for you.
Love Your Big Sister Karen.

Sean Sullivan

August 13, 2008

All my love and sympathy for the family.
I will always remeber the laugh, smile, and loyalty we knew as kids. He was there for me when my father died , and comforted me. I've known the love of good friends in my life, and Corey was definitely one. I hope with all my heart he found the peace he deserved.

Roger Rog

August 13, 2008

Corey my old friend, you have always been in my thought throughout the years,
When I think back on the crazy stuff we did in high school it brings a smile to my face. I have, and always will consider you a good close friend...you crazy D.R.I. To Hope and Marty and the whole family..my thoughts are with you all.

Roger (aka Uge')

Lynn Santini

August 13, 2008

Corey - As long as life and memory last we will remember you.
Rest now, and be happy.

Love you
Lynn, Donald and Brendan

Jennifer Simoneau

August 13, 2008

A silent thought, a hidden tear, a constant wish that you were here.

You'll be missed Corey.
Love,

Jennifer, Trinity and Jacob

Eileen PARASKEVOPOULOS

August 13, 2008

Hope,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your brother. Be well.
Louis, Eileen Family Paraskevopoulos

Marc Krushelnyski

August 13, 2008

Condolences to the Burton Family. Corey you will be missed buddy. Very sad news.

Beverley Reid

August 13, 2008

You are with the lord now Corey. You will be sadly missed.

Dan Lil & Darrin Senchy

August 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Hope Burton

August 13, 2008

To Everyone that has sent their thoughts and prayers, it is greatly appreciated. I would like to write to all of you on behalf of my brother; I am now in a better place. I am at peace with myself and God. I thank you all for all your support and friendship.


To my brother Corey,
To a wonderful brother whom I looked up to and honored. I will miss you and pray for you as you are no longer with us. I'm happy that you finally found your happy place.

Love always,
your sister Hope

Darlene Gallagher

August 13, 2008

My deepest sympathies to Hope and Family. Cory will be greatly missed. R.I.P Buddy.

M'liss Montpetit

August 13, 2008

Gone too soon. You'll be missed Uncle Corey. I love you.

ashley burton

August 13, 2008

you will always be in my heart uncle corey

Melissa Samatas Montpetit

August 13, 2008

Corey - May the heavens welcome you with open arms and may you finally be at peace. I'll remember you as a wonderful man with a heart of gold and fists of steel. My sympathies to all the family and may your happy memories of Corey comfort you during this difficult time.

Fred Langevin

August 13, 2008

Our deepest condolences to the Burton Family. Corey will be greatly missed and it is with great sadness that I write this message..RIP Corey

Madison, Kelly, and Fred

Patrick St-Laurent

August 13, 2008

Hope, Marty and Family

Sad news and shock.
Deepest sympathy, your are in our thoughts.

The St-Laurent family

Patrick St-Laurent

August 13, 2008

Hope, Marty and Family

Sad news and shock.
Deepest sympathy, your are in our thoughts.

The St-Laurent family

Lisa Lajeunesse

August 13, 2008

To the Burton Family

My deepest condolences during this time of sorrow.

May God's blessings and the memories of your loved one support you forever!

Erin Paterson

August 13, 2008

Corey, my dear friend & brother. It is with great sadness in my heart that I say goodbye to you. I pray that you have found the peace you had long been searching for. To Sharon, Gerry, Marty, Hope and the entire Burton family, I grieve along side of you in this very difficult time.

Lory McDonald and Steve Dufresne

August 13, 2008

To the Burton Family - Please accept our condolences on your loss.

Betsy Allen

August 13, 2008

Dear Burton family
I was saddend to hear of your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
please know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time.

Karin Taylor

August 13, 2008

My deepest and sincere sympathies for Hope and her family during their time of mourning.
R.I.P. Corey

Glenda Burton

August 13, 2008

Glenda is saying goodbye to her brother for the last time Bye Corey. We will meet again one day. Sweet dreams.

Loriann Daigle

August 13, 2008

Hope, Marty and Family,

It is with shock and disbelief that I read the announcement this morning. Words cannot express my sorrow for your family. I will always remember Corey's free spirit and joy for life. Corey was a reason I went to school, he was someone that made the day better and brighter. I will always hold his SMILE, laugh and memories in my heart. Your wonderful memories will keep him forever in your hearts. All my love....

Diane Regimbald

August 13, 2008

Dearest Corey, you have reached the promise land, you are free at last, finally at peace sweet Corey. Watch over us that are left behind and know you have been loved by each and every one who knew you if only for a short time.

Patrick McCambridge

August 13, 2008

On behalf of the McCambridge family, please accept my condolences. All the memories I have of Corey are good ones, it is with great sadness that I write this message. Until we meet again Corey R.I.P

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