Walter Harrison Grey Sr.

WASSAIC — Walter Harrison Grey Sr., 56, a lifelong area resident, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family March 15, 2010.

Born in Waltham, Mass., on July 16, 1953, he was the son of the Edith (Spaulding) Grey of Amenia and the late Arthur H. Grey Sr.

On Oct. 7, 1978, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia, he married Alice Martha Jaycox. Together they shared more than 31 years of marriage.  Mrs. Grey survives at home.

Mr. Grey was employed by the Pawling Corporation in the chemical department for many years and was also a past member of the J.H. Ketcham Hose Co. St. No. 2 in Wingdale.

He was an avid New York Mets fan and also enjoyed watching football, loved to fish and hunt and loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two children, Alice Blanton of Wassaic and Walter Harrison Grey Jr. of Wingdale; two brothers, Richard Grey of Amenia and Arthur Grey; one sister, Sharon Grey McCarthy of Amenia; five grandchildren, Christopher H. Moll, Thomas C. Moll, Ebony M. Grey, Jeromy Blanton and Jasmine Blanton; several cousins; and many friends.

There are no calling hours.

Graveside services will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at South Dover Rural Cemetery,Route 55/Church Hill, Wingdale. The Rev. Gary Witt will officiate.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hufcut Funeral Home in Dover Plains.

To send an online condolence, visit hufcutfuneralhome.com.

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