Dorothy “Dot” (Lindemann) Spencer, 95, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Born April 24, 1927 in Bayonne, NJ to the late Karoline and Raymond Lindemann. Dorothy moved to Keyport at age 3. She graduated from Keyport High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree in home economics from Cedar Crest College, Allentown PA. Dorothy married Richard Spencer in 1947 and moved to Holmdel in 1954 where she resided for next 69 years. In 1969, Dorothy went on to earn her Master’s degree in Education and Psychology from Seton Hall University, South Orange NJ.

Dorothy taught home economics, initiated and supervised the first cooperative education program at Keyport High School. In 1970, she served on the National Advisory Committee for vocational education curriculum. Dorothy won the New Jersey Teacher of Excellence award in 1979 and 1980. Dorothy had written sections of the New Jersey State Curriculum guide for cooperative home economics education, articles for the National Education Association, a report for Educational Turnkey Systems Inc. of Washington DC., and had designed a decal which was adopted by New Jersey as a symbol for cooperative education.

Dorothy was a caring, generous and devoted mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, and cherished her grandchildren. She was an avid reader, loved completing 1000 pc jigsaw puzzles and collecting Waterford crystal. Dorothy was a passionate gardener who loved her flowers, plants and wild birds. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Richard Spencer and her son, Richard W Spencer.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Gary Spencer and his wife Debra (Durkac) Spencer, of Manalapan NJ, her four grandchildren, Olivia and her husband Joe, Jordan, Julia and her husband Daniel, and Ashley; her sister Caroline Willey, along with many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held Thursday, April 6 from 4pm-8pm at Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S Holmdel Rd., Holmdel NJ. A funeral service will be offered on Friday, April 7 at 10 am, followed by burial at Shoreland Memorial Gardens, Hazlet.

Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Dorothy to either Monmouth County SPCA or Holmdel First Aid Squad.

For messages of condolence, or to share a favorite memory of Dorothy, please visit her page of tribute at www. HolmdelFuneralHome.com.