Gilda B. Spear's Obituary
Gilda Barbara D’Ambrosi Spear passed away at the age of 94, on November 6, 2023, at Brightview Assisted Living in Severna Park, MD.
Gilda was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 5, 1929, to Alfonzo and Lucia D’Ambrosi. Gilda was married to Lester E. Spear in 1959. When Gilda’s husband’s military service had him transferred to Maryland, they settled themselves in Wheaton, MD. Gilda had her master’s degree in English and taught 1st grade in Montgomery County Schools for several years. While Gilda and Lester enjoyed their townhouse in Wheaton, they also enjoyed traveling to many places all over the world. They also kept a beach house in Ocean City, MD and a condo in Hallandale, FL.
Gilda is survived and will be very missed by her daughter, Hillary Wand; son-in-law, Jimmy Wand; her 3 grandchildren, Danny, Bryan and Carlie Rose Wand; and great-granddaughter, Ella Mae.
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