Saratoga Springs, NY - Eleanor "Cookie" Cooke passed away Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 at Wesley Health Care Center. She was 88. Born Sept. 1, 1922 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Matthew J. and Bertha A. (Deinlein) Cooke. Eleanor worked at the Watervliet Arsenal from 1940 to 1945 and then as a bookbinder at Williams Press and Boyd Press, retiring in 1987. She was a member of the Klosky's Bowling League at Albany Bowling Center since 1988 and also the Senior Citizen's Open Bowling Group at Action Lanes. Eleanor was an avid worldwide traveler. "Cookie" as most knew her by, had a loving and big heart. She always thought of others. At Christmas time she would make old toys and dolls look brand new and make sure they were given to needy children. She would also collect money and make sure a deserving family had a wonderful Christmas. She would provide them with toys, warm clothing and a delicious dinner. Cookie was a remarkable individual who will be dearly missed. Survivors include a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and her very dear friends, Lynn and Phil Klein of Saratoga Springs. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Funeral services will be at 10am Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the family plot at Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, NY. Donations may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104-2396 or a charity of one's choice. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.