Obituary of Liam Gatto

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of Liam Gatto, age 13, who left us too soon on March 15, 2026.

Liam, cherished son of Julia (McCoy) Gatto, was born October 31, 2012. Liam had the biggest, brightest blue eyes and a beautiful smile that lit up the room. He was a kind and sensitive soul. He loved to help others, whether it was assisting his teachers, holding the door for a neighbour or participating in fundraisers for those in need. He was passionate about preserving the conservation areas where he hiked and photographed wildlife. Aside from photography, Liam spent his time drawing. It was not uncommon to see him with his headphones on and a sketch pad in hand, cuddled up with his cat, Sam and his dog, Diesel.

Liam was polite and quiet, seemingly reserved. However, to those who knew him well, he was animated, witty and clever; he loved a good play on words. Liam also enjoyed playing practical jokes on others, like his cousins, who were like brothers to him.

Please join us on Saturday, April 25^th, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at The Old Barn at MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company, 1915 County Rd 22, Bath, ON, for a Celebration of Life in Liam’s honour. His life was a life taken too soon, and he will be profoundly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Should friends or family like to donate in Liam’s name, we kindly ask you to donate to CHEO (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario). The compassion and care provided by the PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) will never be forgotten.

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