Linda L. (Sletterink) Powers, of Danvers, formerly of Reading, passed away at her home on Friday, June 25.  She was 72 years of age.
Born in Brighton and raised in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Robert, and the late Jane (Ells) Sletterink.  Linda was a graduate of Reading Memorial High School, Class of 1967.
Prior to her retirement, Linda worked as an Executive Assistant.  She had lived in several North Shore communities, before settling in Danvers. She enjoyed camping, crafting, the beach, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Linda is survived by two sons, Adam Powers and his wife Sarah of St. Augustine, FL, and Jason Powers and his wife Jennifer of Millis.  She is also survived by three grandchildren, Abigail, Emma, and Michael Powers; and two sisters, Janice Bastos and her husband Stephen of Billerica, and Susan Stansell and her husband Kenneth of Livermore, CA.
A memorial service will be held at the Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (cor. of Woburn St.) Reading on Thursday, July 1 at 11:00 am.  Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Linda's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701 (www.cancer.org) For directions & online guestbook, visit www.johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com