Pauline E. Krey

May 2, 2008

Pauline E. Krey, 93, formerly of Midtown Towers, died Friday morning at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had resided for 6 years.

Mrs. Krey was a waitress at the American Hotel and Crystal Restaurant for many years.

She was born in Altmar, October 9, 1914, a daughter of Daniel and Lillian Smith O’Brien. She married Chester F. Barber. The marriage ended in divorce. She married Francis Krey. He predeceased her. Following Mr. Krey’s death, she was a companion to her first husband until he passed in 1978. Mrs. Krey was an elder care provider from age 70 until age 80. She enjoyed playing bingo.

Mrs. Krey is survived by 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert Barber, Watertown, Reginald and Carolyn Barber, Jamestown. A daughter Diane Gallow, Syracuse. 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Carol Sainato and 3 sisters, Peg O’Brien, Reba Quinn and Evelyn Flynn.

A memorial service will be Tuesday 2pm at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. Burial will follow in North Watertown Cemetery. There are no calling hours.