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Hello everyone,

My husband had shoulder surgery Dec. 5. I apologize for the lapse in postings since Dec. 4, but I will get back on track now that he is on the road to recovery.

I was very sad to hear about the death of renowned Canadian artist Albert Chiarandini.

The following is an excerpt from an email I received this morning:

It is with sadness that Rudy Chiarandini and Joan Tadier and their families announce the passing of their father Albert on December 18th, 2007 in his 93rd year. With comfort they reflect on his accomplishments, as a wonderful husband to his late wife Mary (nee Mayo), son, father, grandfather and great grandfather . His dedication to the arts was his life.
Albert Chiarandini instructed at the Ontario College of Art, Northern Secondary, Holy Blossom Temple and the Guild of Portrait Painters. He was proud to be a member of the Ontario Society of Artists. His contemporaries recall his familiar saying “It is only paint, my friend!” With this paint he created masterpieces capturing the beauty of the Canadian and Italian landscapes and portraits of many faces. His pleasures were the love of classical music, nature, a good red wine and polenta!!!!
In lieu of flowers a donation in Albert’s honour, in support of the arts, would greatly be appreciated. This to be made to the Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery, 149 High Street, Sutton West, Ontario L0E 1R0 905-722-9587 where many of Albert’s finest works are a permanent collection. This date of Dec 18th is special in that two years ago to this date Albert’s great friend Bruce Smith passed away.