Ernest William Ghostlaw

Ernest William Ghostlaw, 90, of Norwood passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022. Born December 11, 1932 in Somerville to Ernest and Helen (Smith) Ghostlaw. He was the devoted husband of the late Shirley (Sprague) Ghostlaw. He was the father of Glenn Ghostlaw and his wife Deirdre of Hanover, Wayne Ghostlaw and his wife Amanda of Wrentham, Derek Ghostlaw and his wife Julie of Canton, and the late Karen Smith and her husband Daniel Smith of Norwood. Loving grandfather of Ryan, Kelli, and Kacie Smith, and Nora, Kevin, Pierce, Ethan, Nolan, Brian, Thomas, Madelyn, and Lucy Ghostlaw. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Ernie enjoyed watching his 12 grandchildren grow athletically and academically. An avid sports fan, he was a long time New York Football Giants fan.

He was a graduate of Somerville High School and proud member of 1949 and 1950 championship basketball teams. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a longtime employee of Sears and Norwood Public Schools.

Services will be held privately through Gillooly Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ernie’s memory to

Norwood High School

Athletic Boosters

PO Box 84

Norwood, MA 02062