It is with great sadness that the family of THOMAS “BUSTER” COREY of Coaldale, Alberta, announces his death on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the age of 87 years after a brief stay in Palliative Care.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of almost 61 years, Joan. His children; Pat (Al) Theroux, Don (Dianne) Corey, Jim (Roberta) Corey, Rick Corey, Ken (Monique) Corey, Janet (Blair) Frache and Tom (Brenda Wiebe) Corey, all of Coaldale, Alberta, fourteen grandchildren, two step-granddaughters and eight great-grandchildren. Buster is also survived by one sister, Dorothy (Fred) Hack of Oliver, British Columbia, sisters-in-law Marie Barroll of Calgary and Eunice Coleman of Lethbridge as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Buster was born to Tom and Esther Corey on January 30, 1923 in Coaldale, Alberta where he resided all of his life - a community he loved.

Buster lived a full life filled with love for his family, the farm, sports - especially fishing and golf in his retirement, carpentry and many artistic endeavours. He was a man of strength and determination, especially witnessed during his last few days.

A Prayer Service will be held at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513 - 23rd Avenue, Coaldale, Alberta, on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. with Reverend Ray Wagner officiating.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513 - 23rd Avenue, Coaldale, Alberta, on Monday, July 5, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Tomy Manjaly, Celebrant.

Interment to follow at the Coaldale Community Cemetery.

In memory of Buster, contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 1400 - 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4V5.

Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca