Linda J. Mayer

January 13, 1950 - January 26, 2021

Linda J. Mayer, 71 of Estero, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs. Formerly of Toms River, NJ she had been an Estero resident for the past 6 years. Linda was born January 13, 1950 in Passaic, NJ a daughter of the late Tony and Stacia Miller. She graduated from Rutgers University where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. Mrs. Mayer’s career was spent working as a chemist for the AT&T Corporation as well as Lucent Technologies before retiring in 2010. She enjoyed going to the casino, spending time at the beach as well as watching old British movies, Columbo and Jeopardy. Linda also had a love for stuffed animals, especially Curious George. Linda was one of those rare people who only saw the goodness in people, and everyone who ever met her felt a little better for doing so. Linda is in heaven, because heaven was made for people like Linda. Survivors include her beloved husband of 45 years, Ronald C. Mayer; loving brothers and sisters in-law, Richard (Rena) Mayer of Estero, FL, Charles (Linda) Mayer of Naples, FL, Jane (Karl) Krutzky of Snellville, GA and Judy Klim of Snellville, GA; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Chrissy Miller. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Linda's name to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle N., Fort Myers, FL 33908. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home.