Corey Alan Wilson Wheadon
After a strong and courageous battle with cancer, Corey at the age of 36, completed his journey on Sunday January 15, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.
He took this journey on like a champ and gave it his all.

Corey the loved and devoted husband of John Gardner. Cherished son of Ronald and Janet Wheadon, Adored big brother to Robin Jean Wheadon (Jason Bowes) , Treasured grandson of Janet and Wilson Allonby, Loved dearly and will be missed deeply by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, his 9 – 5 family with the Mount Pleasant Group and all of the friendships made while working and travelling the world. Corey was loved dearly by his Grandparents Jack and Jean Wheadon who are no longer with us.

Corey lived his life with a sense of adventure. He grew up in Wasaga Beach, moved to Toronto to pursue school in travel where he caught “the bug” to see the world. Corey was an avid traveler always looking forward to his next adventure. He has been to over 56 travel destinations from Japan, Europe, Dubai, Canada and the USA. His diagnosis never changed his desire to travel; if anything he kicked it up a notch, planning a trip and leaving 2 days later when he found out his cancer was terminal. He enjoyed travelling to London, Paris, and Poland with his husband John and his sister Robin in September 2016, and then a fast paced family trip to Las Vegas in October 2016 with his parents, his sister Robin, her spouse Jay and Corey’s loved husband John. Not one to slow down Corey kept everyone entertained on this adventure. Corey a brilliant young man; would share his knowledge of history, world events, music, and food. He was the best tour guide for Toronto as well as the world, knowing and sharing all the history of each attraction he took his company to see; you left knowing much more than if visiting on your own. Corey would light up when taking you on these tours, especially when visiting Mount Pleasant, of which was learned is over 200 acres, filled with history and stories of incredible people. It is here Corey pursued a career in helping families in funeral services after spending many years as a flight attendant. He said he had a great sense of achievement when the families he worked with offered him a sincere and emotional thank you. Corey volunteered at bingo games held at Sunnybrook Veterans’ Centre, as well would escort the Vets to Toronto Blue Jays games. Corey enjoyed the time with The Vets as he found the knowledge they shared with him about their lives to be incredibly meaningful. Corey was a kind, caring person (under that crusty exterior ) who selflessly gave to others. His strength and courage has been an inspiration to us all.
Corey is fondly remembered for his mischievous smile, dry humour, sense of adventure, love of travel and deep knowledge of history and world events. On your next adventure close your eyes and picture Corey’s smile as you discover the world around you.

Our family would like to give a very BIG Thank You to everyone who supported Corey on this journey. Your endless love and support, rides to treatments, many texts, emails, visits, cleaning, meals and donations for care were all very much appreciated. We could not have done this without all of you.

Please come celebrate Corey’s life, to share in stories, build upon our memories and cherish the indelible mark he has left on each of our lives. Please see funeral details.

Because Corey cherished his role in assisting families at a time of death - particularly those who have lost a child, memorial donations may be made to The Unforgettables Fund at Sick Kids Hospital. Link to the charity's website can be found on donations tab.