Cory D.L. Rochon-Ratko
March 20, 2022
Peacefully at home on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in London, Ontario. Beloved wife of Stephen Ratko for 33 years. Loving mother of Matthew and Shawna. Predeceased by parents Sye and Muriel Rochon and brothers Steven and Daryl Rochon. Cory was a vibrant art and English teacher for over 20 years and always brought energy and humour to the classroom. Her outgoing nature and creativity was adored by all those that knew and met her. Cory would stop and help complete strangers. She is sadly missed by her family and neighbours. A service to honour Cory will take place at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Cory can do so through the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
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Steve Matthew and Shawna, our condolences to you and your family for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Please let us know if we can help in any way.
Dear Steve Matthew and Shawna, I am sorry for your loss. I enjoyed teaching with Cory at C.C.H. for many years. We laughed and cried together and shared many projects. I will miss her Joy. Beverly Price.
Dear Steve, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife, Cory. I will be praying for you and your kids in the days to come.
Dear Steve, Shawna and Matthew, We send our sincere condolences. Words cannot express how heartbroken we are of Cory's passing. We will always remember Cory for her sense of humour, wit, compassion and kindness. We will miss her vibrant spirit and cherish the wonderful memories of her always. To the memory of our dear neighbour and friend we will miss you with all our hearts. The Cuscuna Family
Steve we just heard Of Cory's passing and we offer your family all the comfort in the world. May she be fully at peace comforted by God's loving embrace.
What a shock to read in Saturday's paper! Cory and Steve were two of the nicest staff members I knew in my later years at CCH. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Ratko families.
I always enjoyed chatting with Cory at the boys games. Steve, Shawna and Matthew, we are so sorry for your loss.
She will be deeply missed we had so many laughing times together such a great loss my condolences to Steve , Shawna And Mattew big hugs🙏🏻🌸
Sincere condolences Steve, Matthew and Shawna on the loss of you wife and mother. May fond memories and uplifting stories about her continue to sustain and comfort you during this challenging time. I will always recall Cory's outgoing personality and the care and attention she devoted to her students at CCH. Rest in Peace Cory.
Dear Steve, I am so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that you and your family will be thought of lovingly. Sincerely, Heidi Ruttinger
Vivid memories of a creative, compassionate soul who cared so very deeply, and who gave so very much. May her soul find eternal rest, and may her light continue to shine brightly in cherished memories for you- Steve, Shawna and Matthew. May you be comforted in the legacy of her love - and in the assurance of continued thoughts and heartfelt prayers, now and in the days to come. With deepest sympathy
Steve, Shawna and Matthew ~ I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Cory! We cannot imagine what you are going through but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. To Cory ~ "May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rains fall soft upon your fields. Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand."
Steve, Matthew and Shawna, I am so sorry to hear of Cory’s passing. Cory brightened the halls of CCH with her laugh and outgoing personality. She had such a huge heart; she accepted and made everyone feel like they mattered. Steve, Matthew and Shawna, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Cory, rest in peace.
Sending heartfelt condolences on the passing of Cory. She was committed to her students and always had a great sense of humour. Sending thoughts and prayers to Steve, Shawna and Matthew in this time of grief.
Steve, Matt and Shawna, So sorry to hear about the loss of Cory. Thinking of you and keeping you all in our prayers. Please let us know if we can help out at all.
Cory was ebullient. She was passionate about her art, her students, literature, music, life. Everything and everyone mattered to her. Most of all, she loved her children Shawna and Matthew and her husband, Steve, to the very depth of her soul. I have so many memories of Cory. Coming upon her in the halls of CCH was like meeting a sunbeam in the dark. Sending my love and prayers to her family. Cory will ever be in my thoughts. She is surely at peace in the brightest light. May Steve, Shawna and Matthew be comforted by God in their grief.
Dear Stephen, Shawna and Matthew, We are truly heartbroken at this devastating loss for your family and want you to know that we are here for you if you need anything. Please do not hesitate to reach out. Our hearts and prayers are with you. With our deepest sympathy, Walt & Michelle & family
I will always remember the way Cory would light up when she met you in the most unexpected places. She was always happy to talk and celebrate any news you had to share. She will be missed. My love and prayers go out to Steve, Matt and Shawna at this difficult time. She is at peace.
I will remember Cory's vibrant nature, humour and desire to make people happy. Cory is going to be missed very much, I know I will miss her beautiful soul. Prayers and hugs to the family.
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I just heard the heartbreaking news. Steve, Shawna and Matty, We are so sorry for the loss of your wife Steve and for the loss of your mom Shawna and Matty. Cory loved you so much. Words are hard to find. I used to call her “Art Lady” She was an amazing teacher, she loved the kids and the kids loved her. Cory you will always be in my thoughts.
~ Randy Kelly