Saratoga Springs, NY - Helen Elizabeth Baker Bolster of Walton Street died peacefully surrounded by her loving family members on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 98 years of age. Born on April 18, 1912 in Glens Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Courtney and Mary Ellen (McGinnis) Baker. She graduated from Fort Edward High School in the class of 1930. She earned her Registered Nursing Degree at Saratoga Hospital School of Nursing in 1933. Helen worked in the local Hospital's Emergency Department for several years and then was a private duty nurse, followed by a short time as a nursing supervisor at Maplewood Manor in Ballston Spa. On October 17, 1938 she married the late George S. Bolster, photographer, in the Church of St. Peter in Saratoga Springs. Ms Eloise Burke, maid of honor, attended her and George's brother, Frederick L. Bolster was best man. A reception for the couple was held at the Hotel Russell following the ceremony. Helen and George celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends in 1988 prior to his death in 1989. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brother Donald Baker and her sister Betty Mae Baker. She is survived by one daughter, Suzanne (Stephen) Toussaint; one son Frederick Baker (Margaret Armstrong) Bolster; twelve grandchildren, Renee, Marcelle, Collette, Allisse, Stephen, Brigitte, Ginelle, William, Neil, Suzanne, Carolyn and John and twelve great-grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am Monday February 28, 2011 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Avenue, by the Rev. Arthur B. Tuttle, C.Ss.R., Associate Pastor. Burial will be at the family plot in Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Avenue in the spring. The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Wesley Health Care Facility for the truly exceptional care given during her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen's memory may be made to The George S. Bolster Collection of the Saratoga Springs Historical Society, c/o The Canfield Casino, PO Box 216, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.