Andrew Blake
Retired Boston Globe editor and teacher at Boston University
Andrew Blake, 85, of Winthrop, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Barbara (Sutton) Blake; his daughters, Elizabeth (Blake) Delvecchio and her husband, Stephen and Nancy Blake; his sisters, Deborah Vivolo and Eileen Rountree and he was predeceased by his sister, Kathleen Blake. He is also survived by many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family members and dear friends.
Andrew grew up in East Boston and proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He attended and later taught at Boston University and enjoyed a distinguished career as a reporter and editor for The Boston Globe. His career with The Boston Globe took him across the country and abroad, and he cherished the adventure and sense of purpose his work provided.
A lifelong lover of the sea, Andrew enjoyed sailing and boating from a young age and was a member of the Winthrop Yacht Club and the Winthrop Elks. His wit, humor, and gift for storytelling brought joy to all who knew him, and he will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family kindly requests that donations be made to a favorite charity in Andrew’s memory.
A celebration of Andrew’s life will be held at a later date.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements under the direction of the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop.
Mary Wood
Past Massachusetts State President of the Emblem Club and the Rochester, New Hampshire and Winthrop Emblem Clubs
Mary C. Wood of Winthrop passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on February 20, 2026. She was 96 years old.
She was the devoted wife of the late A. Rayner Wood, III; Loving mother of Mark Wood of Winthrop and Karin C. Wilcox and her husband, Richard of Florida’ cherished grandmother of Molly, Emma and Sam; great grandmother of Aspen, Leo James and Lori. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Dorothy Kinlin of New Hampshire, many nieces, nephews and their extended families and in laws and their families.
A special thank you to Beth Wagner for her patience and compassion through many difficult days.
Mary was the past Massachusetts State President of the Emblem Club. Also, past President of the Rochester, New Hampshire and Winthrop Emblem Clubs along with many National positions throughout the country.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Friday, February 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home at 6 p.m. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please buy something for someone you love.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Norman Gill
He will be remembered for his generosity, his unwavering loyalty, and the joy he brought to everyone fortunate enough to know him
Norman Gill, 94, of Winthrop, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born and raised in Winthrop, Norman was the beloved husband of 67 years to the late Marion Gill. He was the devoted son of the late Alfred and Rose Gill and the loving brother of the late Charles Gill and Rosemarie Gill.
Norman was a proud graduate of Boston Trade School, Class of 1949, where he served as co-captain of the football team. He later graduated from the New England School of Embalmers and Funeral Directors and worked locally in funeral homes in both Winthrop and on Cape Cod. A proud veteran, Norman served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.
Throughout his life, Norman remained deeply committed to public service and to his community. He was on the Board of Fire Engineers for the Winthrop Fire Department from 1965 to 1980 and went on to serve as the Veterans Agent for the Town of Winthrop and later for Barnstable County, a role he held for 33 years. His dedication to veterans extended statewide through his service as President of the Massachusetts Veterans Service Officers Association (MVSOA), where he tirelessly advocated for those who had served their country.
Norman was also a longtime member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks, where he proudly held membership for more than 70 years and was a Past Exalted Ruler. He was known for his warm personality, sense of humor, and lifelong devotion to family, friends, and community.
He was the loving father of five daughters: Nancy Weise of Winthrop; Janet Gill-Campbell and her husband, Michael of Swampscott; Susan Evans and her husband, Charles, Julie Haskell and her husband, Leo and Amy O’Keefe and her husband, Michael, all of Winthrop. He was the cherished grandfather of eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, as well as a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Norman will be remembered for his generosity, his unwavering loyalty, and the joy he brought to everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop today, Thursday, February 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 11:30 a.m. Services will conclude with military honors in the Cross Street section of Winthrop Cemetery.
Donations in Norman’s memory may be made to the New England Shelter for Veterans, 17 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108 or go to www.nechv.org.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.