Gordon Winrow Obituary
He was born in Manchester, England, immigrated to the United States as a child. He was raised and educated in Newton schools and has lived in South Yarmouth for thirty years, previously in Norwood and Malden.
Mr. Winrow was a marine diver and field engineer in the dry dock construction industry. He worked for over thirty years with Crandall Dry Dock Engineers of Dedham. He previously was associated with his family's business, the former C. Ray Norris & Son Marine Construction Company of Malden.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a salvage diver and received the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Medal.
Gordon was an avid fly fisherman and nature enthusiast.
Former husband of Leila Gonzales and the late Rose Lucille (Norris) Winrow.
Devoted father of Alan R. Winrow and his wife Noreen of South Weymouth, Brian E. Winrow of Quincy and Ann Marie Cotter of Cambridge and Craig S. Winrow of Malden.
Loving grandfather of Eric, Scott, Stephen and David.
Dear brother of Dorothy Carpinteri of Dennis and Allan Winrow of Cambridge.
Graveside services, with military honors, will be conducted at the Ancient Cemetery, Center Street, South Yarmouth, on Friday, October 8, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.
For those who wish, donations in Mr. Winrow's memory may be made to the South Shore Children's Fund, c/o John Ford, 68 Baxter Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169.
You are invited to visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com.
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Leon Lyons
September 29, 2020
I keep thinking about Gordon every now and then. Wow, 10 years has gone by since then. I was a long time friend being a diving helmet collector, and Gordon a hard hat diver. It was at a Maritime auction in Maine that got us connected. I bought a diving helmet that was missing a part on it, and Gordon went up to the auction folks and gave them a note with his name, address, and phone number, that he had the missing part. I called him when receiving the hat, that's what I call diving helmets " hats ", and he told me about his profession, a hard hat diver, wow. It was soon after that I was on a plane, at the time living in Puerto Rico, on my way to visit with him. So many years after that we kept in touch, I visiting him now and then, and he visited my place in Puerto Rico, to check out my museum of diving hats. I also knew his sister Dorothy Carpenteri. I sure miss you Gordon, and I'm wondering how the diving business is doing up there in your neck of the woods !!
Mark Procter
October 7, 2010
I too worked with Gordon at Crandall Dry Dock Engineers in the 80's. He was a sincere and kindly man who was a great example to us younger guys on how to treat other people. We called him "Mother" because he always made sure we were dressed properly on our field jobs. I will always remember him fondly. Rest in Peace Gordon.
Bob Tripp
October 7, 2010
My Mother, who lives on the Cape, called me after seeing Gordon's notice. I also worked with Gordon (and Mike Corliss) for a number of years. He took such good care of Mike and I we used to call him "Mother". A wonderful man with a great sense of humor. Very sorry for your loss.
Bob Tripp
Bermuda 1984
Mike Corliss
October 7, 2010
Hi Brian,
Thanks for the phone call. Gordon and I worked together as a diver and tender team for several years. He will be missed.
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October 6, 2010
Hello Brian,
Thank you very much for your phone call, on the passing of your dad. I've known Gordon since the early 80's, he, locating me through a Maritime auction on the Cape. A dive helmet I bought was missing a part and he had it. From there, it was a nice long relationship for us both, many times with him visiting me here in Florida, and with me visiting him at his place. I will always have fond memories of your dad. He will be mentioned in my new book coming out soon.
All the best for you and the immediate family members,
Leon Lyons
Barbara
October 6, 2010
Thank you Mr. Winrow for your service, rest in peace.
October 6, 2010
ALAN,
SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS O0F YOUR DAD. IT IS SOMETHING YOU
NEVER GET . OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR WIFE.
JACK AND NORMA SCHLEGEL
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