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Oliver Balf Obituary

BALF, Oliver Z. Of Rockport, MA, renowned and beloved artist and founding faculty of Montserrat College of Art, died suddenly in Israel on Oct. 15. Survived by wife Nancy (Miller), sons Michael and wife Rachel of Israel, Thomas and wife Donna of Gloucester, Todd and wife Patty of Beverly and seven grandchildren. Memorial Service on Nov. 28, 2:30-4:30 at the Rockport Public Library. Friends invited to long planned art show at the Rockport Art Assoc., Sunday, Oct. 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oliver Balf Memorial Scholarship Fund at Montserrat College of Art, 23 Essex St., Beverly, MA 01915.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2010.

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Yetti Frenkel

November 19, 2010

When I was a young art student I attended Mr. Balf's classes and found him to be a thoughtful teacher, offering helpful, constructive advice. He was sensitive of the need for students to be encouraged, and he was always supportive. I feel fortunate to have had the benefit of his instruction.

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