From Robert Spindel

Our dear friend Laura Spector died on January 20, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She received her Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Queens College in 1965 and was, for many years, a highly lauded kindergarten teacher in the New York City Public School System.  Laura’s marriage to her high school sweetheart John Seel (JHS '61) was cut short by his death in Viet Nam in 1970.  After 23 years of widowhood, she met and married Bryan Hawkins. Laura had a keen sense of humor, sharp wit and a vibrant personality that brought joy to all who knew her.  She will be missed.

Robert (JHS '61) and Barbara Sullivan (JHS '62) Spindel