Suzanne Bolster Toussaint

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Suzanne Bolster Toussaint passed into heaven on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, surrounded by her family, at Saratoga Hospital, following a long illness. Suzanne was born in Saratoga Springs and was the daughter of the late George S. and Helen (Baker) Bolster. She graduated from St. Peter’s Academy (Saratoga Catholic Central) in the Class of 1961. She earned her Registered Nursing Degree at St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Utica, NY in 1964 and worked at Saratoga Hospital in the Labor, Delivery and Nursery Department upon her graduation. She then devoted her love, talent and life to her family. She returned to her nursing profession at St. Margaret’s Center for Children in Albany, from which she retired in 2000. On July 10, 1965 she married her husband of 51 years, Stephen R. Toussaint in the historic Church of St. Peter. Ms. Judith Toussaint attended her as maid of honor and Stephen’s brother Joseph P. Toussaint was best man. A reception was held at Siro’s Restaurant following the ceremony and they honeymooned in Quebec, Canada. Survivors include her husband, Stephen and their ten children: Renee (Tom Kane), Marci, Collette, Allisse (Byron Wilhoite), Stephen Jr. (Christine Sokol), Brigitte (Rick Eglintine), Ginelle (Jason LaPeitro), William (Joanne), Neil (Suy Anne) and Suzanne (Kevin Greenwood); one brother, Frederick (Margaret) Bolster, 13 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends gathered to remember her on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, Aug. 23 in St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church, 231 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs, by the Rev. George J. Blasick, C.Ss.R., pastor. Burial followed in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. The family wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff at Saratoga Hospital for their truly exceptional care, compassion and kindness during her illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Suzanne’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.