Daniel Leonard Paul

Daniel L. Paul of Lincoln, age 79, died peacefully after a long illness on November 14, 2026.

The son of Harry and Gertrude Paul, Dan was raised in Brookline, MA, and attended the local public schools. He graduated from Emerson College, earning a BA in communications, and began his career working in his father’s business as an impresario supporting many renowned jazz musicians. He later worked as a copywriter in the advertising departments of many companies, including Polaroid, Bose, and Bank of America.

He retired in 2013, and lived the rest of his life in Lincoln with his long time life partner Anne Warner. A lover of puns, Dan was known among his friends and family for his wonderful joke telling ability and affable nature, and was able to put anyone at ease and make even the most serious people chuckle.

He leaves behind Anne as well as three children: Jennifer Antebi (m. to Guy Antebi) of Easton, Matthew Paul also of Easton, and Jeffrey Paul (m. to Amy Paul née. Hall) of Salem and five beloved grandchildren as well as many close cousins. He was predeceased by his sister Valerie Paul.

Burial will be private. Dan’s children will be sitting shiva at the Antebi home in Easton on Wednesday, November 18th from 3-8pm. Anne will hold a gathering to celebrate Dan’s life at Anne and Dan’s house in Lincoln on Saturday, November 21st from 3-6pm. All are welcome at this gathering. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a contribution to the Lincoln Food Pantry c/o SVdP, Box 324, Lincoln MA 01773.