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Dale Carlton Obituary

Dale Carlton

Born to Elinor Goodman Carlton and Morton Bertram Carlton August 30, 1949 in New York City. Passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2019 in Oakland, California. Dale taught drawing and fashion design for 38 years at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in San Francisco. A beloved and respected teacher and artist. The testimonials from students and colleagues are glowing. Member of the Faculty Hall of Fame. A lover of things of beauty with impeccable taste, sense of style and attention to detail. We will miss her sense of humor, her spinach casserole, her amazing gift wrapping and her laughter. Survived by life partner Tim Brown of Oakland, older brother Ross Carlton (Vicki) of Berkeley, younger brother Richard Carlton (Leslie) of Kentfield and nieces Cedar Carlton, Caitlin Carlton and grand niece Lydia Carlton Humphreys. Missed by her Uncle Ruben Franco of Montgomery, Alabama and cousins David, Mark and Olga also of Montgomery, Alabama.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Museo Italo Americano, Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd, Unit C, San Francisco, California

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 11 to Sep. 15, 2019.

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Timothy Brown

October 7, 2025

It has been 6 miserable years for me and there isn´t a day that goes by that she doesn´t come to my mind. She was my best friend, lover, companion, mentor. Thank you Babeage

Lynne ( de Groot ) Dwelle

September 5, 2024

I grew up next to Dale and Ross. We had a lot of fun and a good friendship. Unfortunately we lost touch over the years. But in reading the obituary I see that she had a wonderful productive life which makes me very happy.
My condolences to her family
Lynne de Groot Dwelle

Lynne de Groot Dwelle

February 17, 2023

I lived next door to the Carlton´s growing up on Cornwall Ct Oakland.

Aileen howard

September 27, 2019

This is such a tradgedy, We will miss having Dale in our hallways. She was loved and respected by students and staff. May she rest in peace.

Suzie Shapiro

September 17, 2019

So many years ago and I often wondered whatever happened to Dale. From elementary to Montera she was always funny and smart. Sorry to hear of her passing.

Barbara Babin

September 17, 2019

Dale was a classmate in elementary, junior high, and high school. It's lovely to read about her talented career and how beloved she was by her students, friends, and family. She had a life to truly celebrate!

September 17, 2019

I remember Dale well. Class of '67, Skyline High School, Oakland, California. So sad for her passing, but encouraged that she has a loving family. Rest in peace now...

Linda Wallace (Dolphin)
Raleigh, North Carolina

Rita Dreher

September 12, 2019

So sorry to learn of Dale's passing. She was a childhood / high school friend. She never put on aires and was one of the real people!
May her memory be a blessing
Rest in peace
With sadness,
Rita Schiffman Dreher

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