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Andrea E. Spencer

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Andrea Spencer Obituary

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ANDREA E. SPENCER 'Andy' Andrea E. Spencer, affectionately known as 'Andy', 72 years old of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at her home while surrounded by her family. Andrea was loved and admired by many, and revered for her wisdom and distinctly unique outlook on life. She was an avid tole painter, dollhouse maker and many knew her as the 'Quilt Lady' for her quilting, knitting and needle point which she loved to do so much. She also had a boundless love for her eight grandchildren who affectionately knew her as 'Grandee Andee'. Andrea is survived by her loving husband, Lee K. Spencer of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, a son, Dr. Robert Maietta of Boston, Massachusetts and Tampa, Florida; a daughter Michelle Maietta, her husband, Mike Dillon and their daughter, Kiera of Scottsdale, Arizona; a daughter, Julie Berndt Wehrwein, her husband, Jessen and their children, Keegan and Aquinnah of Newburyport, Massachusetts; a stepson Rev. Gary A. Spencer, his wife, Judy and their children, Kirby and Katy of Orlando, Florida; and a stepson, Jerry L. Spencer, his wife, Pat and their children, Kelly, Ryan, and Shannon of West Palm Beach, Florida. Andrea was preceded in death by her first grandchild, Michael Robert Dillon. The family will receive friends from 4 PM until 7 PM on Monday, December 8, 2008 during a Memorial Gathering and Celebration at the Sailfish Club of Florida, 1338 North Lake Way, Palm Beach, Florida 33480. In lieu of flowers, donations in Andrea's memory may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407 or to The Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach, 800 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 204, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 or at www.bgcpbc.org. Quattlebaum Funeral & Cremation Services Family Owned and Operated www.quattlebaum.org To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrea Spencer

16 Entries

mary colpoys

December 27, 2008

Dear Julie, Michelle and Bob,
I was so sorry to learn of your mom's death. I know how difficult it is. Although I didn't know her well, my fondest memory is one of Bob's birthdays on the Fourth of July on the roofdeck in Boston overlooking the Charles River with the Pops playing and the fireworks exploding.She was radiant and so happy surrounded by her kids and friends and family. Her legacy of service and creativity lives on in you all everyday with what you do. May 2009 bring you healing,peace and good memories.My thoughts and prayer are with you all.
Love,
Mary

Liz Desmarais

December 10, 2008

Dearest Julie and Family,
I did not know your mum Andy personally. I knew her through the light of her daughter Julie, her son-in-law Jessen and her precious grandchildren, Keegan and Aquinnah. When I worked at Newburyport Montessori School, Julie gave us a beautiful quilt "on loan", one her mum Andy had created by hand. I remember deciding it should be hung in the main hallway and not the children's activity room, as I suspected they would not be able to keep their hands off of it! On Andy's quilt were children from around the world dressed in native costumes and dress. It was exquisite! No one walked down the main hallway of our school without stopping and staring ... and touching. Not a day went by (seriously) when it did not fall off the wall because one of the children passing by could not resist feeling it. I saw child after child stop and explain what they liked best about Andy's quilt to a parent picking them up. Talk about spreading light and joy to children ... and all of us. My daughter and I are are so saddened by your loss of such a remarkable woman.
xo
Liz and Nell

Joanne Brine

December 10, 2008

I worked with Andy in the 1960's at EG&G and lost touch with her after I left. We re-connected via the Internet during this last year; and it was always a treat to get her emails of inspiration.

I feel so sad that she's gone ..... May all your wonderful memories of times together comfort you at this time.

Val and Alan Steinberg

December 8, 2008

Dear Michelle, Mike and Kiera,

While we have never had the privledge of meeting Grandee Andee, we have seen her loving and creative influences around your home and with Kiera. Our hearts go out to you and your family. May you find peace in the days ahead.

Lynette & Tod Eastburn

December 8, 2008

Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to all the family.

To Lee, Julie, Jessen, Keegan & Aquinnah, we shall always remember Andrea for her friendliness, warmth, generosity and amazing artistic talents. She was a truly inspirational lady whom we shall keep in our hearts and always remember with great fondness

Barbara Knowles

December 7, 2008

"GrandeeAndee" brightened many days for me with her funny submissions to our online group.
I will miss her. May you all find solace in your memories of a precious person.

Sylvia Timmins

December 7, 2008

I was devastated when I received the e-mail today telling me about the loss of our wonderful Andy. I had worked with Andy for many years in Bedford, MA at EG&G and we had some wonderful times together. We kept in touch for a good number of years after she moved to Florida but then lost touch. It was a little over a year ago when we made contact after so many years of having lost touch but through the wonders of the computer and e-mail we found each other again and I was thrilled as were 3 other friends who had worked with her. It was so nice to chat through e-mails and to hear about her lovely family and to also receive so many lovely photos. We were unable to speak over the phone due to her COPD but we had a wonderful reunion through the wonders of the computer. We were so delighted to chat again with her. I just totally broke down in tears when I read the obituary and realized she was gone....but certainly would never be forgotten. Those of her friends here in the New England area will never forget her and are so grateeful that we at least had this past year of communication with her. She was one very special "lady". My sincere condolences go out to all of you in your loss...but how blessed you were to have her in your life for the time you did. God bless you all.

Barbara Burgos

December 6, 2008

Dear Michelle, Mike, Kiera and family, Sending our love and condolences on the sad parting of your beloved mother and grandmother, Grandee Andee. We know that she will live on in your hearts.
Love, Barbara, Luis, Matt & Rachel

Rose Schmidt

December 6, 2008

My deepest condolences to Andy's family, especially Michelle Maietta and her family, for the loss of her mother. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Ann Lornie

December 6, 2008

Andrea will be much missed by her family. Those of us who knew her through the EFFORTS COPD support group will also feel her loss. She was a very special and much loved woman. My sincere condolences go to her family at this time.

Diane Rice

December 6, 2008

I am one of the Efforts members Andrea helped and encouraged and helped me realize there is life after dx. She will be missed enormously on the Efforts list. My prayers are with her family. Diane/OK

CAROL FULLER

December 6, 2008

I AM NEW TO THE GROUP AND DIDN'T REALLY GET TO KNOW ANDY..I AM SO SURE THOUGH SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED..WE KNOW SHE IS UP THERE WITH THE OTHER EFFORTS, FUNDAY AND WALKER ANGELS WAITING FOR THE REST OF US WHEN IT BECOMES OUR TIME..MY SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF YOU WHO LOVED HER SO MUCH AND WILL TRUELY MISS HER EVERYDAY...LOVE, CAROL FULLER
FT MYERS, FL

Hilde H

December 6, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Andrea's family.
Even though I never met Andrea in person, we have been friends for some time, brought together by fighting a common enemy which
was our illness.
Now I can only say in the words of
Thomas Campbell:
"To live in hearts we leave behind
Is not to die."

ruby sandler

December 6, 2008

Andrea will be missed by all her copd friends.
We take comfort in knowing she is breathing easy.
My condolences and prayers.

Marsha Tomlinson

December 6, 2008

Heaven has gained another angel and Andrea is well at last. Her humor and great spirit will be missed by all.

Laura Berndt-King

December 6, 2008

Dear family,
My most vivid memory of Andy was the first day we met. She had just come home from a day of tennis with my dad and was startled to see my sister and I standing at my dads door
waiting on him to come home. She
was so surprised to see us she did an
about face and headed for the elevator. I told dad to tell her it was okay and to come back. I liked her from the moment I met her
and thought she was a perfect match for my dad. Soon after, she
was to become my dad's 2nd wife after my mom. She brought 2 children, Bobby and Michelle into our family whom I love. I can remember the extravagent dinners she would cook for us and that extra touch of creativity in everything she did. I loved our family get togethers at their home in Winchester, Mass.
She was a first class lady and so thoughtful. I admired all the things
she made with her own hands for her grandchildren.
I am especially grateful for my sister
Julie. I can't imagine my life without her in it.
I hope and pray Andy is already in
Heaven and making toys, quilts and
doll houses for all the little children.

Lot of love,
Laura Berndt King

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