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Paul Lindale Obituary

Paul Lindale

Northfield, MA - Paul Lindale, 60, passed away with his son, Jude, by his side on Sunday, Feb. 15, at his home in Bucksport, Maine, after navigating ALS since 2017. Previously, Paul lived in Northfield, Mass., for 25 years.

Paul was born on Dec. 6, 1965, to Peter and Joan Lindale in Wallasey, England. He was the first of three children. In Liverpool, Paul attended Lister Infant and Primary schools, West Derby School, and Liverpool John Moores University, where he earned a BFA from Liverpool College of Arts.

He went on to earn an MFA in 1994 from Massachusetts College of Art & Design (MassArt), where he met his wife Sharon. They married in 1994. Paul went on to teach at MassArt and Westfield State University before joining the Art Department at Greenfield Community College (GCC) in 1999. That same year, he and Sharon welcomed their daughter, Emma, and moved to Northfield. Their son, Jude, was born in 2001.

At GCC, Paul's tenure spanned 24 years, including 12 years as Art Department chair. GCC honored Paul with Emeritus status in 2024.

We invite you to read his full obituary and leave a remembrance by visiting directcremationofmaine.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Recorder on Mar. 4, 2026.

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Susan Lindale

March 4, 2026

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March 2, 2026

My thoughts, my heart and prayers are with you at this time of great sadness. Sharon, Emma, Jude & Beth our love goes out to all of you.

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