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The obituary notice of George MURRAY

Troon, 15/04/1933 - 30/03/2023 (Age 89) | Published in: Ayrshire Post.

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GeorgeMURRAYIt is with sadness that the family of George Murray announces his passing on Thursday 30th March at the age of 89. George passed away peacefully at Dundonald Nursing Home and will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Paul and Alan; daughters-in-law, Dawn and Yvonne and granddaughters, Hannah and Katie. George was born in Arbroath on 15th April 1933 and was married to Jean for 61 years. They were both actively involved with the Salvation Army for many years and George was subsequently the organist at St Meddan's Church, Troon Old Parish Church and Masonhill Crematorium. He was Principal Teacher of Music at Marr College for 29 years and led numerous musical productions as well as the annual carol service. A private interment will be held at Masonhill Crematorium.
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George was my music teacher at Marr from 1973 to 1978. He encouraged me and all his students to take music seriously and persuaded me that you could make it your career. He had an acerbic wit which did much to offset his legendary temper. Often after a class with a few minutes to spare he would sit and improvise at the piano while chatting to the class often throwing in great one-liners. One of my favourites “All the great composers are dead and I’m not feeling too good myself today…”.
He was a legend. RIP

Jim Smith
22/2/24
Jim Smith
22/02/2024
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Before he went to Marr College, George was the Senior Music Teacher at Dalry High School where he mounted several excellent G&S productions.
He was an excellent teacher who demanded (and always got) the best out of all the scholars fortunate to come under his tutelage.
His fiery temper was due to a gene (as well as his red hair) from his Brennan ancestry: many of his wide-spread cousins share this trait.
I was privileged to have been taught by him until O-level grade in 1965, my only regret being he left to go to Marr that year in the autumn.
John Crawford
03/12/2023
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George was my music teacher at Marr College in the 60s .A larger than life character. Loved life. Many memorable musical evenings were had .Gilbert and Sullivan to Handel.He touched many lives in these 29 yrs.
With Sympathy Morag McInnes
Morag McInnes
12/04/2023
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Morag McInnes
12/04/2023