It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Janet Gasparotto on May 15, 2020. Janet passed peacefully in her home with her loved ones by her side. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her children, Layla and Adam Hall, and by her partner, John Bingham.

Janet lived a life based on her values of compassion, kindness, and love. She was creative, thoughtful, playful, and passionate. Janet saw beauty in life’s dichotomies—the coexistence of light and dark, of success and failure, of joy and sorrow. Finding strength within herself, and through her faith, she worked to overcome life’s obstacles and appreciate all that life had to offer.

Janet built an esteemed career as an interior designer, while also pursuing her passion for arts. We will cherish our memories of Janet enjoying the things she loved, including spending time in nature, taking in an art exhibit, having new adventures through travel, eating a delicious meal with friends, and simply enjoying time with her family. Janet so deeply loved her friends and family; we have been profoundly touched by the outpouring of love and support throughout the progression of her cancer. We wish to extend a special thanks to all the amazing people who supported Janet’s wellbeing and who eased her suffering over the final months of her life.

In memory of Janet and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Church of the Redeemer Common Table Program or to the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care would be welcomed.