Pauline Kinch, 97, of Burton St., Walton, passed away, Monday morning, October 29, 2007 at her home surrounded by her family.

Pauline was born in Walton on April 23, 1910, the daughter of the late James William and Maude Winifred (Constable) Shackelton.

Pauline was married to Walter Kinch, Sr. on August 17, 1928, he passed away on July 9, 1977.

She was a lifelong Walton resident and was employed for over 20 years in the packaging department of Breakstone's, Walton.

Pauline loved her family and was a very social person. She loved to laugh and also had a love for music.

She is survived by her two sons, Robert Kinch and Ernest (Ellie) Kinch both of Walton; several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Besides her husband, Pauline was predeceased by an infant daughter, Carol Sue; her children, Walter Kinch, Jr., Barbara Nichols and Rebecca Budine.

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Interment will take place in Walton Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Clark, Winter & Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Walton Volunteer Fire Dept. & EMS, 59-61 West Street, Walton, NY 13856 or to the American Cancer Society, 5 Oak St., Sidney, NY 13838.