SIMIDIAN--Darlene, 51, passed on January 11, 2011, surrounded by family and friends. A graduate of Hunter College, she worked for many years as an art director at American Lawyer magazine. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Adrienne and Richard Baksa, sisters, Linda Simidian and Rachael Nicoll, brother-in-law, Paul Nicoll and beloved niece and nephews Grace Simidian Uvezian, Huggins Nicoll and Gabriel Nicoll. Services will be held Sunday, January 16 at 5pm at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel at 1076 Madison Ave at 81st Street in Manhattan.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 14, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for DARLENE SIMIDIAN

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Shannon Stampatori

February 2, 2011

My husband Riccardo and I met Darlene through the Illustration world via email and long friendly phone conversations to Ric's Studio in Toronto, Canada. We had the pleasure of meeting Darlene face to face in Philly and NYC, and were drawn to her energy, her smile, her love of conversation and her warmth. We are devastated to hear that she has passed away and know that the world has lost one special woman. Our thoughts are with her family.

Shannon, Riccardo, Danielle, Paige and Mia Stampatori

Jonathan Talbot

January 26, 2011

I have happy memories of Darlene's visit to my studio in 2008. Condolences to all at this time of her passing.

Dar

Stephanie Dalton

January 22, 2011

Darlene was very loved by all; family and friends, she will be remembered well.

Portrait of Darlene Simidian

stephanie dalton

January 22, 2011

Meg King

January 20, 2011

I had the pleasure of meeting Darlene when visiting my daughter who worked at CTCA. We shared a few nice dinners together and I really enjoyed her company. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones in their time of grief.

Chad Hautmann

January 20, 2011

Darlene was a wonderful friend and one of my favorite people on the planet. She had the easiest and most delightful sense of humor and was a fantastic artist. She was forever thoughtful and caring to everyone and will be sorely missed by all of her friends and family.

My deepest sympathies to Darlene's family. All of our lives are richer for having known her.

Donna Cherubini Browne-Atkins

January 18, 2011

Prayers go out to all friends and family of Darlene Simidian - who was a former high school classmate - she was a sweet and caring person always!

Kathy Leier

January 18, 2011

Darlene and I went to John Jay High School many years ago. After graduation we lost contact. Our class had our 35th reunion three years ago and lo and behold there Darlene was. It was a pleasure to reconnect with her after so many years. Her smile and infectious personality will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers to her family.
Godspeed

Christina Colon

January 17, 2011

You were a sister to a friend. You became a friend like a sister. You are a friend like no other. Forever.

Heidi Sarna and family

January 17, 2011

Darlene is the sister I never had and I'll never ever forget her. Love always.

Ellie & Sarah Festner

January 15, 2011

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation

Nancy & Harry Nicoll

January 14, 2011

Our hearts and minds are with you during this time of grieving. May your memories of Darlene bring comfort to you all. We are with you in spirit and send our love.

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