Spielmann, Dora of Needham passed away peacefully on March 14, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was born in Lima, Peru but spent a great part of her life in New York City and Darien, CT. Dora is survived by Josef, her loving husband of 55 years, son Martin and wife Suzanne McLaughlin and their children, Claire, Joseph, Peter and Anna. She is also survived by her brother Edgardo Luna and Elida Mendoza, both of Lima.
Dora was a very active volunteer in the Darien school system, the DCA Garden Club and the former Tots N’ Teens consignment shop. But most of all, she was a loving, devoted and caring person to family and friends.
Visitation at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave. Needham on Wednesday, March 17, from 8:30-9:30am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Followed by a private Funeral Mass in St. Bartholomew Church, Needham. Interment in Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Dora’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd. Waltham, MA 02452.