Lidia (Teixeira) Spencer, 82, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2022. She was the wife of the late Carlos Spencer.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, daughter of the late Manuel Ramos and Natalia Teixeira, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.
Lidia was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to cook and spend time with her children and grand children. She was a longtime member of the International Church of the Nazarene where she enjoyed singing in the Church Choir and the fellowship she had with other church members.
Lidia worked at St. Luke's Hospital before her retirement.
Survivors include her son, Autilio Spencer of New Bedford; her daughter Octilia Tavares and her husband Derek of New Bedford; her brothers Jose Cabral and Joao Neves; her sister Manuela Almeida; and her grandchildren, Simone and Spencer Tavares, and Isaiah and Ty Spencer; and many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
She is predeceased by her sister Judith Pina-Teixeira.
Lidia will have a Funeral service on Thursday, August 11 at 10AM at the International Church of the Nazarene located at 286 Pleasant St., New Bedford. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to meet at church at 9:30 AM. Her visiting hours will be Wednesday, from 4-8PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, MA.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association