Robert Norling

My deepest condolences to the Norling family. I met Mr. Norling at the Boston Globe as a Northeastern University intern. I ran the photo cutlines down to the composing room. We would have some incredible conversations each night. I found him to be a genuine and caring human being. He spoke with pride about print journalists and said TV was mostly made up of news readers, and he never let me forget that. For a man who saw the horrors of Word War II, he had a great sense of humor. I never...

As a young journalism coop student working the 4 to midnight shift at the Globe, I had the pleasure of Bob's company many evenings. Through his words and deeds, he fostered my love for editing and the newspaper industry, often while standing side by side in the composing room. He was efficient, disciplined and no nonsense but always found time to pass his love for the profession along to the next generation. RIP.

Mr. Norling,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

I’m very sorry for your loss.

It was was a privilege and a pleasure to work with Bob at the Globe. He was the steadiest and most diligent of editors, a wise and knowledgeable colleague, a considerate friend to all. I have many fond memories of our years together.

Charles Mansbach
Waban MA

I worked closely with Bob Norling at the Boston Globe for all his years on staff as the closing editor of the paper up to 3 o’clock in the morning for some 3,000 editions. Those who, like me, left before him in the wee hours knew that there was a pro in charge of making the final edition as complete as possible should breaking stories stir the news wires or the streets of Boston.
Add to that the fact that he chose to drive the 70 or so miles down to Boston and back to Concord every night...

Bob and Rita were our wonderful neighbors for many years and we are very sad to learn of Bob's passing. He was kind and smart and funny and he will be missed by many. Our condolences to Maria and Joanna and the rest of his family. He will be missed.