Oliver W. Gill III

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Oliver Gill Obituary

Oliver W. Gill III, 72 'Cliff'
WEST POLAND -- Oliver W. Gill III 'Cliff', 72, died April 16, 2010, at his home in West Poland.
He was born in Montclair, N.J. on April 26, 1937. Cliff taught mathematics at Mamaroneck High School in Mamaroneck, N.Y. for 36 years. He was a devoted teacher, coach, husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kay; son, Rich, daughter, Jody; and grandchildren, Michaela, Conor, Madison, Riley, and Delaney
At his request, no service will be held. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home, Casco.
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be sent in memory
of Oliver W. Gill III to:
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Leukemia Research
10 Brookline Place West 6th Floor
Brookline, Massachusetts 02445

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Apr. 27, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Oliver Gill

8 Entries

Alex Marshall

August 3, 2025

He might have terrified students at first, but all left their final class understanding their potential previously unknown to themselves. I've never had a teacher that was so incredibly adept at holding the attention of students. He was also my hockey coach, he always had great teams even in years when talent was thin. Some might have guessed him for being tough in his approach to encourage kids to be their best, but there was a very tender side. Coach (teacher) Gill helped me when family times reached crisis. I will be forever devoted to this man.

Andy Fraioli

April 5, 2025

Im sorry it took so long to hear about Cliff Gills passing.
What a great man he was.
I was,in his words, his first goalie.
We won the ice hockey
championship in 1964
I once wrote a letter to MHS that said, a lot of coaches carried the torch of for MHS hockey but
Cliff along with Joe Miller lit that torch.
Because I was the goalie, Mr. Gill was my personal coach.
RIP I'll never forget you.
Andy (RedLight) Fraioli
Class of 64

Anonymous

April 11, 2024

Mr Gill was the best teacher I ever had. He took our Algebra class of hooligans from MHS to the NY World´s Fair in 1964. He told us he believed in us and we were capable of behaving appropriately. We did not disappoint him. I have never forgotten him.

Bob Fennel

September 11, 2022

Coach Gill never played soccer but was a great soccer coach. His love of sports, especially hockey, helped him coach in a very effective way. His sense of humor while instilling discipline in practice, games and sportsmanship was admirable. My mom worked at the board of Ed office and called him one of the best teachers, which was saying something as there were many great teachers in the Mamaroneck school system. While just learning of his passing years later, I just had to express condolences from me personally but also for every soccer and hockey team he was associated with. Only fond memories come to mind. Great man.

Alex Marshall

November 3, 2020

As my teacher and hockey coach, he made more of an impact on my life than any other individual when I needed it most. I'm not sure that I would have survived my childhood without him.

Frank Rathke

May 8, 2018

Dear Kay,
Joan and I recently were saddened learning of Cliff's passing into God's Hands. Unfortunately, after retiring and moving to Vero Beach, Florida in 1996, one loses contact with their friends in the north. I met Cliff on the lacrosse field, he as an official and myself as a coach. The sport was new in Westchester and it was difficult to have an official that was knowledgeable of the rules and able to administer them on the field. Your Cliff was this special person that was a pleasure to have officiate your game. What was rare and exceptional was if he made a mistake, he would admit it. Thus a great official. Later in my lacrosse career, besides coaching, I became an official and occasionally worked games with him. I remember having lunch at your house with him prior to doing a game later in the day. My last time seeing him was in Maine where Joan and I met him at a restaurant for supper. As assignor of private school lacrosse games, Cliff always was given the difficult games because I knew he could do a good job and control them. It was a pleasure to know him and work with him.
To you and the family may God Bless You. Cliff, you were the best! Our Love, Joan/Frank

Barbara May

January 23, 2018

Mr. "Cliff" Gill was the Best Teacher that I ever had the great pleasure of having in my student career at MHS.
He understood the True Method of Teaching - Loved what he did - and wrote the BEST College recommendation for me. Thank you Mr. Gill .... from Barbara May

Sheila Filipowski

May 8, 2010

My deepest sympathy to you. It is wonderful to know that you have had time with your grandchildren. I know you have wonderful memories.
Cliff and I began our teaching careers in Mamaroneck Junior High School in 1960. It was a long and eventful "ride".
With thoughts and prayers.

Sheila (Smith) Filipowski

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