Thinking of Jenn at this time of year as we near the anniversary of her passing.  We were colleagues at Inglenook where we taught together and we also shared a strong love of Halloween! Jenn lived Halloween every day of the year. I only lived it in September and October!
Rest in peace Jenn! Your amazing spirit will be with me as I celebrate Halloween!
 Bob Pritchard

Jenn, I can't believe it's been three years since you left us. Your spirit continues to shine brightly in our memories, and your light remains with us always. You will forever be in our hearts. Rest In Power!

Rumi said,”Let the  beauty of what you love be what you do!”
Jenn, lived this quote everyday of her life! She loved her work as an educator, and her students were always her priority! She was an excellent friend and daughter, giving unconditionally to those she loved! Her bright light is missed! Jenn, always  in our thoughts!
 Keep soaring angel!

I was a teacher colleague of Jen at Inglennok!
She was a very dedicated creative teacher who always had the best interests of her students at heart!
She also loved Halloween, which was a passion we shared!

My heart goes out to her family and friends!

Dr.  Bob Pritchard

Jenn and I went to high school together but I really should say we were at the Second Cup together in Woodside Square because I was a year or two ahead of her. We later worked together at HMV in the Scarborough Town Centre and began our teaching careers together as well. As I look back on this time, I can see that we were growing up together, growing into the women and teachers we would become; we were close for many years although our lives later took us in different directions, apart.

I will remember Jenn as fierce, big-hearted, and unapologetic. She was a unique and bold individual and never afraid of being utterly herself. I will miss her energy and her fire; the world is less bright without her. 

My heartfelt condolences to her partner,  family and friends. 

When I met Jennifer Gatti, I had already taught at Inglenook, an alternative secondary school in Toronto, for ten or so years, followed by another ten or so in teacher education at universities in B.C. and Ontario. I thought deeply about learning and teaching practice during these years, and I wanted to see whether these experiences might find currency in the admittedly compliance-driven and restrictive “regular” system when I went in as head of English at the school in northeast Scarborough where Jennifer was beginning her teaching career. 
Jennifer was as alternatively-minded a teacher as any I have known, and I was pleased when she found her way to Inglenook as a teacher—a good fit, I thought.
I am sorry she is gone, as others clearly are.

Still thinking about you. Gone too soon. Even though I wasn't one of your students, you were a great teacher to me. I'll never forget you. Rest in Power. xo

There is little one can say about Jenn, at a time such as this, to do her justice... Jenn was truly an incredible individual with an incredibly  kind heart. Fortunate were those of us whom you allowed in, as we were able to see your beauty through and through. Thank you for all of your support of me, the many drives back downtown listening to your wide selection of Punk music, and the many lessons you imparted to me on how to continue marching to one's own drum, irrelevant of others' opinions. You have left us far too soon. Big hug to you my friend. 

We are shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of Jenn. She was still so young! We shall cherish the many good memories we have of her. For our son Stephen, the love of his life has gone so suddenly and he is devastated by the loss.  To her parents, her brothers and their families, we extend our condolences. We know how much Jenn was loved by all of you, We shall miss you, Jenn!.......your smile,your laugh,and your kindness and generosity to us.

It is the times like these that make living away from home difficult. Here goes nothing….

I remember the day you moved in next door like it was yesterday. I remember us meeting on our driveways and being so excited because you were a girl, next door, you were my age and going to be in my class. Best thing that can happen to a kid really.

So many memories, playing in your willow tree, swinging on my swing set until we made the posts come out of the ground, dad screaming at us the whole time. The super summersault when we managed to break my collar bone lol, damn that hurt. Yelling back and forth across the driveways. I can still hear your anguish through the darkness when your cat got hit by a car not knowing how to help you cause well, we were just kids. The time you almost flew out of my mom’s car on the way home from swimming, torturing Garth, riding bikes, family fireworks, Thompson Park, and so many birthday parties. Mother’s pizza, roller skating, ice skating, first day of school photos under my birch tree, tea parties in Jenny’s playhouse, jumping in leaves and getting stung by bees you are there, in almost every memory. 

I am still in shock and in disbelief that you are gone. Even though we were not that close as adults after I moved in grade 7, we kept in touch. You are and will continue to be a huge part of my everyday life because you always come up in all my childhood memories and stories. Rest In Peace Jenn Gatti. Gone way too soon but never to be forgotten. ❤️💔

Kim Hampton, the girl next door….

Sending love and our deepest condolences to our cousin Steve and to Jenn's family. We're thinking of you all and hoping that you find comfort in the support of friends, family and cherished memories.

Martha, Heather, Sue and Aunt Sally

Jennifer. You will be held as tight to my thoughts as we would hug forever more. Wonderful memories of a dedicated best friend and loving Auntie. 

Jenn was an exceptionally generous and passionate person.  She possessed a rare honesty and individuality.   

We are so fortunate to have known Jenn and send our deepest sympathy to her partner, our friend, Steve and to her family  and loved ones.  

Daniel and Robert

Dear Jennifer Gatti My Most Favourited Teacher In The Whole World You Were So Very Easy Going And Knowing You For Our 2012 School Year Was Amazing Seeing You Everyday With That Beautiful Big Smile Always Laughing Would Melt My Heart We're Going To Miss You Such A Young Lady Love You To The Moon And Back CTYS Family With Love Love You Guys



My condolences to Jen's family and loved ones.
Jen was a "larger-than-life" woman who was passionate about many things including  our shared love of fashion & style and  Halloween! 
And, of course, Jen loved animals! 

While teaching a fashion course at Inglenook Community High School where we taught together for many years, and knowing my love of ties, she had a student make me an animal-print tie that I treasure & wear to this day.

She is gone far too young! Rest In Peace Jen!


My deepest condolences to Jenn’s loved ones. I knew Jenn best over the 2 years we served together as OSSTF school reps. She was a mentor to me, and it was during this time that I learned what a strong, open, and fearless advocate she was, and how totally unafraid she was to be the lone voice advocating for others. 

You are missed, Jenn. Rest in Power.



My sincerest condolences to Jenn's family and friends.  She was my colleague at TDSS for many years and I always appreciated the manner in which she advocated for her students.  I will always remember Jenn for her authenticity and her kind, generous nature.  Rest in peace. 

Sincerely, 
Lisa Ottini

My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies go out to Jenn’s family, her partner Steve and all those who loved her. Jenn and I were friends since grade school and although we weren’t as close in our adult lives, we stayed in touch through social media and watched each other grow. She definitely was a spirited and passionate person, who loved animals. I’m still in shock over the untimely of her passing. May the precious memories you shared with Jenn help to bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Rest In Peace my friend. xo

The first time I met Jenn, she told a guy that was pestering me to "back off" and then gently gave me a lesson in saying no to guys who were bugging me lol. She was tough, fair, a complete sweetheart and a straight shooter. I loved Jen and in the time we were close, I have so many great memories! I knew that in a room full of nonsense, if Jenn was there, she'd be the first to ground everyone. Jenn also always gave the best gifts and made sure you had a bottle of something and a book. In fact, in some of my darkest days, Jenn would always remind me to read something fun. I still remember our conversations over Janet Evanovich books. 
To Jenn's family, her partner and friends...we were all so lucky to have known her and I am so sorry for your loss.
Jenn...you have left a footprint on my heart and I will always remember our wonderful times together. Thank you for being the friend I really needed back then ❤ You have no idea how much I appreciate and appreciated you. Xo

My deepest condolences to Jenn’s loved ones. Her passing came as a shock to me. I had the pleasure of witnessing how Jenn engaged with her students for many years. Her ability to think outside of the box in order to support her students was admirable. Your light and energy will be missed. Rest well, Jenn. 

My deepest condolences to my brother Steve and  to Jenn’s family. May your happy memories of Jenn serve to give you some peace at this incredibly sad time.
Steve and Jenn’s relationship was a truly special one.  She was the love of his life and his very best friend. 
She truly was a special person who deserves to Rest In Peace. Xo

I just remembered that Teacher Jenn was the first person to ever buy a piece of art from me, a very stylised haunted house on a hill. It was so lovely and supportive of her. Thank you Jenn!

Deep condolences to Teacher Jenn's family. She was a supportive and caring teacher. I am thankful to have been in her writers craft class, and got to work on some great projects thanks to her. Sending much love to all her close ones 

In all the interactions I had with Jenn, one word always sprung to mind: "spirit". She loved being a teacher, loved her students, and had a passion for learning. It was her spirit however that could never be disguised or replicated. RIP Jen xx

I am the  executive director of Central Toronto Youth Services where Jennifer served as  a teacher in our specialized classroom for roughly seven years. One could describe her as a character though  that would not do her justice...   she was a complex woman of fierce spirit, interests and passions. All of us at CTYS who knew Jenn would agree she was a deeply committed, gifted and exceptional teacher who was also a mentor and champion for so many of our  very vulnerable young people. She changed their lives and we are grateful.
Bravo Jenn and rest in peace and power.

Heather Sproule

Jenn was as colourful and evervescent a personality as her ever changing hair colour! She embodied care and love of her students with a determination to share her experiences and joy of learning with them. Jenn was a very special educator! I will miss our talks about the books she had read and the bands she followed.  Most of all I will miss that deep chuckle as she regaled me with a joke meant to shock!  
RIP Jenn, you are truly one of a kind!!

Jenn was a bright light in the world of educators. She had a passion for learning & for the youth she so safely supported. I wish her spirit and her family peace, she certainly made an impact on more people than we will ever know. I am grateful for the time we had, I’ll continue to cheers her with my morning coffee and vanilla coffee mate creamer xo 

I worked with Jenn in a Day Treatment for about 6 or 7 years. We were the two Jenns in the DP. She was a lady who knew what she liked, which was often the finer things in life. She was compassionate with her students and ensured they were given opportunities to succeed. She believed in getting the program out of the classroom and gave her students many beautiful experiences across the city, which I also really enjoyed - thank you Jenn :-) 
Jenn also loved animals, and every year, Jenn would support National Cupcake Day, a fundraiser supporting humane societies and animal rescue groups across Canada.  
Lastly, Jenn was pretty cool, and I learned a lot from her - thank you, Jenn.  Rest well girl xoxo   

I met Jenn  about 10 years ago at the TDSB.  A unique and special individual. This world is much less interesting now. It is indeed a shock. Unlimited  condolences  to the family. 

OBITUARY

Jennifer Gatti

14 August, 1973 – 25 October, 2022

Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home & Chapel

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