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Philip Lindsay, 59
Philip E. Lindsay, a loving father, spouse, and friend died Wednesday, March 22,
2006 at his home in Jamestown with family at his side. He succumbed to a
five-month battle with lung cancer. He was the husband of Marcia (Allen) Lindsay
for 35 years.
Mr. Lindsay was born July 16, 1946 in Boston, Mass., and lived in Needham,
Mass., for more than 40 years. He moved to Jamestown in 1998. Mr. Lindsay
graduated from Needham High School in 1964 and earned a bachelor's degree from
Hamline University in 1968, and a master's degree in political science from the
University of Rhode Island in 1969. He undertook doctoral level coursework in
political science at Duke University.
During his time in Needham he was active in the American Red Cross, local
political issues, and the Democratic Party. A soccer aficionado, perhaps the
foremost among Mr. Lindsay's activities was his involvement with the Needham
Soccer Club as a coach and an administrator. Among his various duties for the
NSC, he organized and expanded the Needham Invitational Memorial Day Soccer
Tournament, now in its 30th year.
Mr. Lindsay relished his work, which involved business development and sales of
various computer systems in private and governmental programs. His most recent
position was director of sales and business development for SensorCom, Inc. of
Annapolis, Md.
Well dressed, well versed, and well known for his caustic wit, he always enjoyed
engaging in lively debate with family and friends. Among other topics, Mr.
Lindsay loved to assail the infamous exploits of politicians, including his
personal favorite "Tricky Dick" Nixon. H.L Menken once wrote, "It is the dull
man who is always sure, and the sure man who is always dull." Always the
contrarian, Mr. Lindsay was always sure, but was surely not dull.
An avid reader, his interests stretched from the science fiction worlds created
by Larry Niven to the idiosyncratic ramblings of Hunter S. Thompson. Other
personal interests included sailing, movies, anything to do with soccer, and
travel.
As Martin Luther King Jr., wrote,"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he
stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of
challenge and controversy." As his family and friends all knew well, you could
count on Mr. Lindsay to stand with you when you needed it the most.
Besides his wife Mr. Lindsay is survived by a son, Matthew and his wife Jamie,
of Washington, D.C., and a daughter Christina, of Providence. Mr. Lindsay will
also be remembered fondly by many family members and good friends. A private
memorial service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Jamestown Medical
Fund, P.O. Box 236, Jamestown, RI, 02835.
Published in The Jamestown Press, 3/30/2006, at http://www.jamestownpress.com/news/2006/0330/Obituaries/023.html.
Philip Lindsay
Philip E. Lindsay of Jamestown, R.I., formerly of Needham, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at his home. He was 59.
Born in Boston, Mr. Lindsay lived in Needham for more than 40 years. He moved to Jamestown in 1998. He graduated from Needham High School in 1964, and earned a bachelor of arts degree from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn., in 1968, a master of arts degree in political science from the University of Rhode Island in 1969, and took doctoral level coursework in political science at Duke University.
During his time in Needham, he was active in the American Red Cross, local political issues and the Democratic Party. A soccer aficionado, perhaps the foremost among Mr. Lindsay's activities was his involvement with the Needham Soccer Club as a coach and an administrator. Among his various duties for the NSC, he organized and expanded the Needham Invitational Memorial Day Soccer Tournament, now in its 30th year.
He enjoyed his work, which involved business development and sales of various computer systems in private and governmental programs. His most recent position was director of sales and business development for SensorCom Inc. of Annapolis, Md.
He engaged in lively debate, often involving politics, with family and friends. An avid reader, his interests stretched from the science fiction of Larry Niven to the ramblings of Hunter S. Thompson. Other personal interests included sailing, movies, anything to do with soccer and travel.
He leaves his wife of 35 years, Marcia (Allen) Lindsay; a son, Matthew Lindsay and his wife, Jamie, of Washington, D.C.; a daughter, Christina Lindsay of Providence, R.I.; and other family members and friends.
A private memorial service will be held.
Memorial donations may be made to the Needham Soccer Club, 389 Main St., Suite 202, Malden, MA 02148.
Published in the Needham Times Online 3/30/2006 at http://www2.townonline.com/needham/obituaries/view.bg?articleid=459874&format=text.
Philip E. Lindsay LINDSAY, PHILIP E., 59, of Jamestown, RI, and formerly of Needham, MA, died March 22, 2006 at his home in Jamestown, after a battle with lung cancer. Mr. Lindsay was born July 16, 1946 in Boston, MA.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years Marcia (Allen) Lindsay; a son, Matthew and his wife Jamie, of Washington, DC; and a daugter Christina, of Providence, RI. Mr. Lindsay will also be remembered fondly by a plethora of family members and good friends.
A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Jamestown Medical Fund, P.O. Box 236, Jamestown, RI 02835.
Published in The Providence Journal from 3/25/2006 - 3/27/2006.
Philip E. Lindsay, 59, of Jamestown, RI, and formerly of Needham, MA, died March 22, 2006, at his home in Jamestown, after a battle with lung cancer. Mr. Lindsay was born July 16, 1946 in Boston, MA, and lived in Needham for more than 40 years.
A great soccer fan and a long time supporter of the Needham Soccer Club, Phil held several administrative positions with the club. Coach for 14 years Board of Directors for 7 years Boys Director for 2 years Co-director of the Needham Memorial Day Tournament 1995, 1996, 1997 Director of the Friendship Tournament 1993, 1994, 1995.
Frank Cabezas Past President of the club and a friend of Phil's, had recently seen Phil and he had this to say...'Through all his pain he called out', "So how's the tournament going?" 'He was very pleased to know that it was thriving.'
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Needham Soccer Club, 389 Main St., Suite 202, Malden, MA, 02148. The Club plans to put the donations into a scholarship fund for its members.
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All, Sorry to pass on this news about Phil Lindsay. You might also recall his mother, Margaret Lindsay, science teacher(?) who many of us had at the Pollard.
I didn't know Phil very well and probably only saw him half dozen times while he was bringing his family up here in Needham. He was very involved with town soccer as you will see. If anyone has something to add please reply and we can post as we did for Gary .
Be careful out there.
Phil
Really sorry to hear about Phil Lindsay. I have some fond memories of Phil that I'd like to share...
I first met Phil when we started 7th grade at Pollard. As another "L", we often wound up seated next to one another in classes, and as lab partners or working together on projects in wood and metal shop. As I got to know Phil as a friend, what always struck me was his calm and easygoing manner, even in junior high. I remember watching professional wrestling on TV with Phil back in those days, and we used to go bowling at the candlestick lanes under the old Post Office. I also recall how Phil's mother, Margaret, our wonderful science teacher in 8th grade, would drive Phil and me down to the Blue Hills during the pre-dawn hours on occasion to view an eclipse, a satellite passing overhead, or some other astronomical event.
In high school, Phil and I often used to play golf on Sunday mornings at Ponkapoag. With golf, like everything else, Phil was totally unflappable. I was always amazed at how he would just shrug and laugh at a wayward shot into the pond or the woods, while our "adult" playing partners would be cursing loudly and throwing their clubs .
Phil's pride and joy in those days was his red Chevy Nova SuperSport, which he meticulously maintained. I often wondered if he kept it until it became a classic.
I lost touch with Phil when I moved back to California to attend college, but was hoping to see him at our reunion to catch up. I just hope he never lost that cheerful, calm and easygoing manner. Judging from his dedicated, longtime involvement with Youth Soccer, I suspect he didn't ( I'm speaking as someone who admittedly lost it after only two years as a coach, referee and tournament marshal). I'd love to learn more about Phil's life after high school if someone out there has additional info to share.
PS: As I was driving today, I remembered something else about Phil from those days. He loved to stay up late and watching the old Jack Paar Show. As a result, he often was not at his best when the bell rang at 8:10AM. But he sure enjoyed reporting to us the jokes and other highlights from the night before. I can also recall Phil often quoting Jack Paar's famous tag line: "I kid you not."
Phil Lindsay was a giant of a man, not just in size but in heart; I knew him
very well. I have difficulty talking about people in the past tense because I
know Phil is the same sweet, loving, gentle, humble and caring soul today as he
showed us in 1964.
He always wanted me to take a ride in his car, help this person or that person.
And he had courage. One of the bullies at Needham High, of which we had many,
dared him to show up in Ho Jo's parking lote one night; Phil asked me to go
along. Just showing up passed the test, for nothing happened. He received the
respect he deserved.
Phil was generous, ready to give anyone a hand up, without the asking. In most
stories of people past we hear about where they worked, where they may have gone
to school, the job they may have had, what they accomplished, their family, all
of which is good and appropriate. But it is rare and nice to be able to talk
about the quality of the person, and a privilege.
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