SARATOGA SPRINGS — Miss Ethel Joyce Cooper, 75, a resident of Saratoga Bridges Ruggles Road Residence, passed away on Sunday, January 26.
She was born on August 4, 1938 to Mae (Gilbert) and Arthur Cooper. “Joyce,” as most people knew her by, lived with her family for many years in Waterford and then moved to the Wilton Developmental Center where she resided for 15 years. She lived within the Saratoga Bridges program for over 30 years. She attended day program at Wilton Day Habilitation.
Joyce was an avid shopper in her younger years. She enjoyed the fashions of the day and was always “dressed to the nines.” She recently hosted a fashion show at her home.
Having a competitive spirit and always striving to do her best, especially at bowling and Bingo, Joyce was a charming woman who had a smile that could light up the room and warm your heart. She was an avid fan of Elvis and enjoyed the “I Love Lucy” series. Joyce loved to read and garden. She was a quiet but social lady who knew how to make people smile.
Survivors include her sister, Alice Cooper of Cohoes and her brothers, Gilbert Cooper of Rochester and John Cooper of Utica. She leaves behind nieces and nephews as well.
