Dear Linton Family, I wish to express my sincere condolences at Murray's sudden passing. I met Murray soon after I came to UNB to set up and administer the University's first Audio Visual Services department in the early 1970's. Murray was a technician in the Psychology department at that time with responsibilities for the Arts Faculty's language lab in Kierstead Hall. Murray turned out to be a clever and resourceful ally as we worked with faculty in non-language departments to encourage the use and production of audio teaching materials available to students via the lab's audio equipment. In the late 80's the Language Lab became the Media Lab as microcomputers came on the scene and, again, Murray was instrumental in their implementation. During the 1990's Multimedia became a reality, based largely on Apple Computer's ability to combine graphics, sound and video in classroom presentations. Again, Murray's knowledge, curiosity, and invention were invaluable to UNB. Eventually, when the Eaton Multimedia Centre was created in D'Avray Hall, Murray moved his office into the new Centre with us and began his multimedia teaching which he continued for over 20 years. Murray was a unique personality with a sharp sense of humour and a mind that was always learning and eager to share knowledge. I know I express the feelings of so many he worked with at UNB when I say he will be missed; remembered fondly and with gratitude.
