Gillis ‘Gil’ Murray, age 84, died peacefully on January 9th , 2015, in Gainesville. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 23rd, 1930. He was a graduate of Shady Hill School, Phillips Andover Academy , and Harvard University, where he was a member of Hasty Pudding and President of The Delphic Club. He had a career as a graphic and industrial designer, poet, cartoonist, and painter. He enjoyed teaching, biking, camping, Paris and the Aran Islands. Beloved for his humor, creative spirit, and gentle soul.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Murray, his children, Alexander G. Murray, David K. Murray, Wendy Murray Zeidner, and Todd I. Murray; his stepsons, William Hinkley and Bryan Hinkley, and eight grandchildren.