Saratoga Springs, NY - Frederick Baker Bolster passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at Saratoga Hospital following a short illness. Fred was born in Saratoga Springs on October 14, 1945 and was the son of the late George S. and Helen (Baker) Bolster, and brother of the late Suzanne Bolster Toussaint.

He graduated from St. Peters Academy Class of 1964 and followed his Dad's footsteps into the US Navy where he served proudly until 1966. Upon returning home from the service, Fred went to work at Skidmore College in the boiler room and served there for an amazing 41 years. He retired in 2007 as the Chief Stationary Engineer.

In his younger days, Fred loved to hunt and fish. He was loyal to the birds in his backyard, never letting his bird feeder go empty and to the neighborhood dogs who just knew he'd have a biscuit in his pocket. Upon retirement, Fred purchased a Harley Davidson motorcycle he meticulously cared for, and spent all of the following years enjoying the freedom his bike gave him to travel the roads and explore new places with his friends. As the grandchildren came along and started participating in sports activities, "Gramps" was passionate about getting to as many football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and field hockey games as he could. He became a mainstay at all their events and will be missed by kids, parents and coaches alike.

Survivors include his wife Margaret Armstrong Bolster, their children Carolyn Bolster Peck, (Kevin) and John Suntler Bolster (Renee Galloway), his grandchildren Matthew F. Peck, Ryan J. Peck, Ty R. Bolster, Mia M. Bolster and Gavin W. Galloway, his brother-in-law Stephen R. Toussaint and sister-in-law Nancy L. Armstrong (Steven Finch). Fred is also survived by his extended family Jean Peck, Dianne and Gary Zack, and Fred and Kathy Whittet.

Relatives and friends may call at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 from 1 to 4 PM Sunday, December 10th. A memorial service and interment will be held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871 at 10:30 AM Monday, December 11th.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses, therapists and support staff of the ICU of Saratoga Hospital for the truly special care, compassion and kindness they gave Fred and his family during his illness.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Fred's name may be made to the George S. Bolster Collection of the Saratoga Springs History Museum, P.O. Box 216, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.