Paul G. Linton, age 59 of Epping, New Hampshire, passed away unexpectedly at his home May 9, 2022.  Born in Salem Hospital, he was the son of the late John A. "Jack" Sr. and E. Alanna (Lister) Linton.  Paul was a proud graduate of Peabody Vocational High School, Class of 1981, which led to an early career in auto body repair.  He worked for Danvers Ford as well as his own shop; Precision Collision in Lawrence and was also the co-owner of Atlantis Drilling LLC.  Paul was a very kind and loving son, father, nephew, cousin, Uncle and brother.   Paul loved spending time with his family and friends, Western movies, the music of the Doors and living a simple life.  Paul's memory will be cherished forever by his daughter, A1C Alanna I. Fields and her husband Qujan of Malstrom AFB, Montana, his son Hunter Linton and their mother Deanna Baker of Epping, NH, his siblings, John A. "Jax" Linton Jr., Geraldine "Geri" Meaney and her husband Joseph, Christopher "CJ" Linton and his wife Theresa, Adrienne Linton and Monica Corriveau and her fiancé Ron Howard, aunts, cousins, 14 nieces and nephews, 19 great-nieces and nephews and many friends, among them, Dan and Deb Grimes and Sheila Sweeney, all of NH, and his lifelong best friend from childhood to present, Bill Jackson and family of Danvers.  He was the brother of the late Patrick Linton and Mary Linton.  Visitation will be held in the Goodrich Funeral Home, 128 Washington Street, Lynn, on Sunday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.  For those desiring, memorials may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital for Children.