In Celebration of

George Burns Murray

August 22, 1933 -  April 1, 2018

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at age 84 years. George was a pioneer of the advertising industry and helped found Ogilvy & Mather Canada. He was an industry titan, widely known for a colourful style, accurate predictions of trends, and developing many of its future leaders. Devoted husband of 52 years to Alice. Loving dad of George (Sandrine) and Alexander (Kristen). Proud grandpa of Grace, Madeleine, Evan and Eric. Brother of David (Phyllis) and late John (late Marlene). Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. (east of the Jane subway) on Sunday from 2- 5 p.m. A Private Funeral Service will be held. Memorial donations made to St. Andrew’s Church (Toronto, 73 Simcoe St.), Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation, or Evangel Hall Mission would be greatly appreciated.

Guestbook 

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Ron Pushchak (Family Friend)

Entered April 7, 2018 from 151 Rosewell Avenue Toronto

Dear Alice,
I was saddened to hear that George had passed away. Please accept my condolences and convey them to the family. With sympathy, Ron.

James Phillips (Friend from Trinity College)

Entered April 7, 2018 from Toronto, Ontario

To George and Alex:

I am very sorry about the loss of your father, sending you and your mother my thoughts and condolences.

Steve Nicosia 

Entered April 11, 2018 from Hamilton

George & family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My deepest condolences. I recall several stories that you told me about him. It sounded like he lived a great life.
Steve N.

George and Lizzie Knowles (Cousins)

Entered April 12, 2018 from Mono, Ontario

To all the Murray family,

Our sympathy to you all at the end of George's life and the loss of his presence. Our contacts have been intermittent over the years, but we clearly remember the love my mother Louise felt for all the Murray sons and for your families.

May the memory of his life help to ease the pain of his passing.

George and Lizzie

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