Marlborough- Sandra J. "Sandy" Winchester, 71, of Marlborough died at home Tuesday May 6, 2014 after a long illness. She was the wife of Roger R. Winchester for the last 50 years. Sandy was born and raised in Marlborough, the daughter of the late Everett and Annie (LaForte) Temple and was a graduate of Marlborough High School. She was a receptionist for United Builders in Framingham for 10 years retiring in 2005. She previously worked for Data General in Southboro and Framingham for 20 years. She loved BINGO, crocheting, lounging poolside and spending time with her grandchildren. Sandy will be remembered as a fun loving, caring, and generous women.  Besides her husband she leaves three sons, Teddy Scesny and his companion Sue  Fernandez of  Berlin, Guy R. Winchester of Kansas and Roger R. Winchester, Jr. and his companion Rose Welsh of Clinton; a daughter Betsy West and her husband Kevin of Clinton; a brother James Temple of Indiana; two sisters, Judith Boisse and Alice Yates of  FL, twelve grandchildren, Shane, Derek, Brittany, Jessica, Chad, Jared, Taryn, Melissa, Elizabeth, Erica, Brett and Benjamin a great granddaughter Zophia.  She was pre-deceased by a brother Everett Temple, Jr. of  FL, and a sister Joyce Wilson of  TX . She also leaves her beloved dog Tia.

Funeral and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.