Melvin CHARNEY Architect and artist (1935 - 2012)
+ Wikipedia article for birth: Melvin Charney
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Melvin CHARNEY Architect and artist (1935 - 2012) | |
| Cemetery | Baron de Hirsch de la Savane Cemeteries |
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| Section | Montreal Workers Circle #2 (Map: D7) |
| Location | Line 18 Grave 15 |
| Given Names | Melvin |
| Surname | CHARNEY |
| Occupation | Architect and artist |
| Birth Date | 1935 Aug 28 |
| Birth Place | Montreal, QC |
| Death Date | 2012 Sep 17 |
| Burial Date | 2012 Sep 20 |
| Death Age | 77 |
| Father | Hyman |
| Mother | KOZAK, Fanny |
| Spouse | KORSOWER, Ann |
| Relatives | Father Hyman Mother Fannie |
| Obituary | On Monday, September 17, 2012. Mourned by his wife Ann, daughter Dara, son-in-law Cameron McKenzie, grandchildren Rachel and Samuel McKenzie, brothers Morris and Israel, and their partners Carrie Gross and Christianne Charette, as well as by numerous friends and colleagues in the world of art and architecture. Melvin Charney produced an impressive body of work combining art and architecture for more than 40 years. Mr. Charney won a number of competitions including the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights in Ottawa inaugurated in 1991. He was selected to represent Canada at the Venice Biennale both in Art and Architecture. Mr. Charney received the Prix Borduas from the government of Québec, and was appointed Chevalier of the Ordre National du Québec in 2003 for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the growth of Quebec culture. In 2006, he was named Commandeur of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, the highest honour bestowed by the French government for individual contribution to culture. In 2009, he was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters, from McGill University's Faculty of Arts. Funeral Service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. West, on Thursday, September 20, at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Montreal Workers' Circle Association Cemetery, de la Savane. A private reception will follow the burial at 457 Mount Stephen Ave. in Westmount. |
| Source | GenealogieQuebec.com Marriages 1960-05-29 marriage to Ann KORSOWER; + Wikipedia article for birth: Melvin Charney |
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