Dr. Rino Bosetti, long time educator and influential visionary for public education in Alberta, passed away peacefully in Blairmore, Alberta on May 5, 2015. Our family lost our beloved husband, father and grandfather. We celebrate his life and contributions, and live in gratitude for his love and presence.
Born and raised in Blairmore, he was the son of Italian immigrants, Alfredo and Claudina Bosetti and brother to Italo. He married the love of his life, Anne Watson, on September 20, 1954 and was father to Dr. Shelley (Terry Piché) Bosetti Piché of White Rock, and Dr. Lynn (Bruce Nesbitt) Bosetti of Kelowna; and grandfather to Harrison Nesbitt of New York, Philippa Nesbitt of Paris, Dr. Matthew Piché of Adelaide and Gillian Piché of Calgary.
Rino began his working life with Western Canadian Collieries as a plant operator before attending the University of Alberta where he received his B.Ed, M.Ed and PhD. He served the education community in numerous capacities: high school teacher, superintendent and high school inspector. In 1970, he joined Alberta Advanced Education as Director of Planning & Research and eventually became Assistant Deputy Minister; then served as Deputy Minister of Alberta Education from 1982 to 1995, leading a comprehensive overhaul of the public education system in Alberta. Upon retirement, he and Anne moved back to the Crowsnest Pass to live on the family ranch.
He will be remembered most as a man of integrity with a genuine interest in providing the best education for students in Alberta. His sense of humour, intellect and kindness will be dearly missed.
A private family service was held at Fantin's Funeral Chapel in Blairmore, Alberta with Rev. Nicky Keyworth officiating. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.
Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.