Nina D. Gill

A link to the livestream funeral service can be found here.

Nina D. Gill (Murphy), 70, of Wellesley, MA, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, suddenly and unexpectedly. A longtime resident of Wellesley, Nina was raised in Baldwin, NY, the beloved daughter of Ralph and Elaine Gill. She attended Binghamton University, where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Political Science. Nina enjoyed a distinguished, decades-long career in strategic communications, leading public relations efforts for prominent Boston agencies. She was widely respected in her field for her sharp intellect, leadership, and mentorship of colleagues, especially young women. While she proudly kept her maiden name professionally and personally, she always held a warm place in her heart for the neighborhood kids, friends, and doctors who affectionately knew her as Mrs. Murphy. She was filled with endless one-liners, an incomparable knowledge of the Grateful Dead catalog, and a selflessness that touched everyone she encountered.

Most importantly, she was the devoted wife of Daniel E. Murphy, to whom she was married for forty-four years; Mom to her two children: Michael T. Murphy and his wife, Aidan, of New York, NY, and Rebecca N. Murphy of Boston, MA and Grammy to her two grandchildren, Miles and Abigail Murphy, who completed her heart. She is also survived by her sister, Marjori Schecter as well as so many cherished family members and friends.

Funeral services to be held at Temple Beth Elohim on Tuesday, May 26th in Wellesley, at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Nina’s memory may be made to the Posse Foundation (Boston Chapter).