Sandra (Sandy) L. McElhinney of Vineyard Haven died on Jan. 3. She was 80.

She was born on April 25, 1943 in Beverly. She was predeceased by her husband, John McElhinney Sr.

Sandra loved spending time with her family, cooking, swimming, clamming and cruising.

She is survived by her children, Jack McElhinney and his wife Shelley, Rick McElhinney and his wife Kelly, and Beth McElhinney; grandchildren, John McElhinney, Eryn Gillis, Gabby Wilbur, Heather Dull and her husband Randy, Andrew McElhinney and his wife Cecelia, Erik McElhinney and his wife Ana, Kristen Negrotti and her husband Gareth, and Jennifer Negrotti; great-grandchildren, Logan, Dean, Lucy, Iris and Nora; her brother William Gates and his wife Sandy; and many nieces and nephews.

A private service honoring Sandra’s life will be held for her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

For online guestbook and more information please visit chapmanfuneral.com.