After a courageous seven month battle with brain cancer, Corey Leno passed away in the evening of January 6th 2024 at Chapman House in Owen Sound. He was surrounded by his son Nicholas, his daughter-in-law Nicole, his daughter Madison, and his wife of 31 years Tami.

After a courageous seven month battle with brain cancer, Corey Leno passed away in the evening of January 6th 2024 at Chapman House in Owen Sound. He was surrounded by his son Nicholas, his daughter-in-law Nicole, his daughter Madison, and his wife of 31 years Tami.

Corey was born in Hanover Ontario on January 31st 1973. He lived in Hanover his entire life and cared deeply about his community. He volunteered as a leader for 5th Hanover Scouting, where he taught hundreds of young people the importance of conservation and wildlife. Corey also volunteered his time with the Hanover Community Players, acting in their productions of Burger Town (2011) and played the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz (2018). Corey worked for Regal Rexnord in Hanover for over 25 years and deeply valued his relationships with his co-workers.

Corey was known for his uplifting spirit, relentlessly positive attitude, and his favorite phrase “be better today than you were yesterday.”

In lieu of flowers the family is asking those who wish to express their condolences to consider making a donation to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (https://www.braintumour.ca/) , the Hanover Community Players (https://www.hanovercommunityplayers.ca/) , or a charity of their choice. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover.

 The family will be holding a celebration of life in the spring.