Walter Temple

Walter Temple, age 72, of Orange, Massachusetts, formerly of Westborough, Massachusetts, died peacefully at home on June 2, 2015 after a lengthy illness.
Son of Gordon and Lillian (Pocknett) Temple, Walter was a third generation “townie” having been born and raised in Westborough. He was a member of the Westborough High School Class of 1959. Walter was a proud member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gayhead (Aquinnah).
Walter was a hardworking man. He began his life-long career in carpentry and building under the apprenticeship of John Day at the age of 16 years old.  Over the decades, Walter worked in building and construction; he owned his own company, Temple Carpentry. Walter always felt lucky to get to do what he loved for a living. Walter and his wife lived in Los Alamos, New Mexico from 1996 until 2011, when they decided to return home to Massachusetts.
Walter sang with the Westborough 250th Anniversary Chorus; participated in the 1976 American Bicentennial Re-enactment; and was a long-time friend of Bill’s. When he was a member of the Congregational Church of Westborough, he served as a trustee. Walter liked to go bass fishing and spent much time in the canoe on Suasco with his buddy, Norm. Walter also enjoyed music of all kinds, especially classical music. He was an aviation enthusiast with particular interest in military aircraft.
Walter felt his greatest achievement was his family.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Penelope (Clark) Temple of Orange, MA, as well as his daughters: Deborah (Jon) Lukey of Westborough, MA; Carol Temple of Orange, MA; Sheila (Wayne) Spaulding of Gig Harbor, WA; Victoria (Matthew) Brogan of Eden Prairie, MN; and his step-son, Dr. Ralph F. “Chip” Hinde (Michele) of Omaha, NE. He was a loving grandfather to seven grandchildren: Timothy (Rebecca) Chandler, Sydney Chandler, Tess Lukey, Christopher Hinde, Brin Hinde, Katherine Brogan and William Brogan.  He was excited that he recently became a great-grandfather to Karma-Lita Chandler. Walter was also a caring and supportive uncle to his nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings: brother, Carl E. Temple, and sister, Patricia (Hart) Bleyley.
Calling hours will be held at Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, on Friday, July 10, 2015 from 6-8 pm.  A traditional Wampanoag burial will be held graveside at Pine Grove Cemetery on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 11 am.  Walter asked that in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Special Olympics of Nebraska and please note “Team DiVentures Aquatics” in the memo line: Special Olympics of Nebraska; 9427 F Street, Omaha, NE 68127.

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