Paul L. Lindstrom

Paul Leon Lindstrom 86, a loving husband, father, grandfather and renowned artist, died Monday, Oct.25, at Webster Manor Rehab Center in Webster. A strong, gentle and loving person he leaves his wife of 65 years, Harriette (MacLeod) Lindstrom; his sons, Paul, Richard and his wife Carmen, David and his wife Mary, Mark and sweetheart Jodi, Christopher and his wife Dawn, Eric and his wife Karen; 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and beloved sister Virginia Lott. Born and raised in Cambridge he first developed his love for drawing at the age of 6. He was a graduate of Rindge Tech HS and served honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II. While stationed in Calcutta he collected a series of street life photos that inspired several future great works. He returned to the U.S. in 1946, married his sweetheart Harriette MacLeod and started a family. They had lived in Weymouth for 55 years. In 1946 Paul enrolled in the Cambridge School of Design under the direction of Paul Williams. Following graduation in 1948, he moved to Washington DC, where he tried his hand at commercial art but ultimately rejected it, returning to Massachusetts where he worked in plumbing supply and retail to support his growing family. In 1990 he retired from Boston University, a position he accepted in 1970 to be near his sons who were attending school and playing football for the Terriers. Three of his boys were drafted into the NFL. Paul Lindstrom was a prolific lifelong painter and member of the Weymouth and Quincy Art Associations where many of his paintings were recognized for excellence. In 2000 son Christopher honored his Dad by establishing The Webster Gallery in Webster, MA that now houses more than 300 of Lindstrom's works. Many of these paintings can be viewed at www.Lindstromfineart.com. His love, caring, attention and talent will be missed by his family and friends and now enjoyed by God. Funeral was from the McDonald Funeral Home, SOUTH WEYMOUTH, at 809 Main St., (Rte 18 opp. South Shore Hospital), Friday at 8:30 a.m. Funeral Mass to follow in the Sacred Heart Church, Weymouth Landing at 9:30 and burial in the Village Cemetery. Donations honoring Mr. Lindstrom can be made to the Scleroderma Research Foundation,www.srfcure.org. Please note, a reception will be held in the Paul Lindstrom Art Gallery 56 Worcester Rd., Webster, Friday afternoon 3-6 p.m. Mcdonald-funeralhomes.com