Lynn Powers

Lynn Ann (Wood) Powers, 63, of Auburn passed away on March 6, 2023. She was born in Worcester to parents, Charles Wood and Shirley (Ashley) Wood. She grew up surrounded by a large family that consisted of four siblings: Sandra, Penny, Mark, and Tricia. Lynn was a daddy’s girl and a wild child. She was outgoing, friendly, and the life of the party. From dancing to being her father’s handyman, she was a free spirit with an eager heart awaiting the next adventure. Spending time canoeing and doing home repairs with her father were some of her favorite pastimes but going up to Maine to visit her family and going to the beach with family was what she reminisced about in her adult years. Lynn loved being surrounded by her family growing up. After finishing high school, Lynn began working at a coffee shop where she started to get really good tips on simple black coffee orders from a single guy who she’d met at a bowling alley earlier. Though she was working, Lynn never forgot to have fun and dance on a table whenever she could. She loved going to the 371 Club with her friends in the evenings and little did she know that the guy from the bowling alley, Mark, would be there one evening too. Mark knew two things: that he would marry Lynn one day and that if he got a table near the restroom, he could maybe bump into her accidentally. One accidental meeting led to a wedding two years later in 1981. Mark was the guy of her dreams and was a package deal like a buy one, get two free offers at the store. He had two children, Lisa, and Mark Jr. , who Lynn embraced as her own. Raising two children as her own wasn’t always easy, especially with everyone having their differences. There were bumps in the road but when all is said and done, they were a family. In 1984, a fifth addition to the family came around and a little girl named Stefanie was born. Keeping kids busy was not easy in the 80’s and 90’s. Lynn and Mark always found a new adventure to go on with the family. From camping at Old Orchard Beach in Maine to sledding, this was an all-season family that never stayed indoors. To imagine a weekend at their home, you’d have to picture Lynn blasting music and cleaning the house while simultaneously dancing around. By the time Mark got home from work, he’d see all the furniture switched around to a new spot. Lynn also ran a daycare with tons of kids which meant her own kids never needed any more friends and she always had a new craft to keep everyone having fun. If you couldn’t find Lynn in the house though, there’s a chance she was on the roof of their three-decker home tanning. Lynn also had a love for fashion and bling. Her closet consisted of heels in every color imaginable and you couldn’t find her without her acrylic nails and hair being done. As her own children aged and formed their own lives, she found new meaning through her grandchildren. Her love for her family was never-ending but reached new limits when her grandchildren were born. Being “Nana” and “Grammy”, the most dependable babysitter, and the source for sweets were just some of the titles that Lynn held. Lynn was a bright light of dancing joy to all who knew her. She had a heart of gold, gave the best hugs, and loved everyone, no matter where or what you came from. The best thing to do to keep her memory alive is to just dance on a table every once in a while. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Shirley; and her sister, Penny. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Mark Powers; her three children, Stefanie Nardella (Anthony) of Leicester, Lisa Aulizio (Bob) of Paxton, and Mark Powers Jr. (Niki) of Millbury; her grandchildren, Domenic, Alivia, Giovanni, Jordan, Ava, Matt, and Ella; and her siblings, Sandy, Tricia, and Mark. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Kelly Cremation and Funeral Care, 154 Lincoln Street, Worcester. Calling hours will follow the service from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit "Condolences" on this page.