J. Pauline Holbrook

J. Pauline (Kreft) Holbrook, 91, formerly of Auburn and South Yarmouth, died Friday, August 8th, in the Life Care Center of Auburn.

Her husband, William G. Holbrook, died in 1992.

She leaves her two sons, Jack Holbrook and Randy Holbrook, both of Worcester. She was predeceased by her brother, Leon Kreft.

She was born in Thompson, daughter of the late Leon and Jessie P. (Tourtelotte) Kreft and lived in Auburn for many years before moving to South Yarmouth in 1971, returning here in 2006. Mrs. Holbrook was a secretary in the Guidance Department of Auburn High School for several years. She then worked as a secretary at Clark University, Worcester. An enthusiastic writer, Mrs. Holbrook also worked as the Auburn correspondent for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette for many years, and wrote articles for the Weekend Magazine of the Sunday Telegram. She also was the author of "Herbie the Hornpout" a children's book she had published. She was a former member of the First Congregational Church of Auburn and while on the Cape, was a member of the Federated Church of Hyannis, where she volunteered at their weekly Lobster Luncheon during the summer. While in Auburn, she was a member of the Auburn Women's Club and the Auburn PTA. Along with her husband, Mrs. Holbrook enjoyed their regular golf outings.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Pauline's family on Saturday, August 16th from 10-11AM in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn. A funeral service will then be held at 11AM in the funeral home. Private burial will be in Ancient Cemetery, South Yarmouth. For directions or to leave a message of sympathy for the family, please visit

www.brittonfuneralhomes.com