Linda Ruth Withers

WATERVILLE – Linda Ruth Withers, 76, passed away on May 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Moscow, Maine on Feb. 15, 1949, the youngest daughter of Randall and Leone (Brown) McLaughlin.

Linda was the heart of her family; she took pride in nurturing others in both her personal and professional life. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and caretaker of her cherished cats and dogs. She was also a hard-working and caring nurse, first as a CNA and then as an LPN at Togus Veteran’s Medical Center, where she worked the night shift providing care for dementia patients. She received multiple awards and recognitions for her dedication to her patients and applied her salary to help put both of her children through college.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Linda was the beloved wife of Gary Withers for 55 years. She was a loving mother and cherished grandmother to their two children and their families: son Bradley Withers of Bowdoinham, and his wife, Melissa; daughter Lesley Withers of Mount Pleasant, Michigan; and grandchildren, Aubrey and Elise.

In addition to her immediate family, Linda is survived by five siblings: Mavis Malloy of Bingham; Avis Clark of Gray, Betty Smith of West Gardiner, Donna McLaughlin of Oakland, and Gary McLaughlin of Moscow, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her twin brother, and brother James McLaughlin. She is also survived by good friends Frances Warrell of Bingham; Mary Ayotte of Sidney; and Kathy Provost of Brandenburg, Kentucky.

The family would like to thank the superb nurses and staff at Northern Light Continuing Care Lakewood for the excellent care they provided Linda in her final days.