Alison Ann "Cookie" Blair, of Poughkeepsie, died at the age of 76 on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at home with family members by her side. Born November 15,1945 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late William Baitinger and Grace O'Connor Baitinger. Alison graduated from Arlington High School in 1963. Next, she attended Dutchess Community College where she received an Associates Degree and then her certification as a Registered Nurse in 1965. After graduating, Alison worked at Hyde Park Nursing Home and later at Victory Lake Nursing Home. On October 14, 1967, in Hyde Park, she married Victor C. Blair Jr. After marrying, they moved to Oklahoma and then to Seattle before returning to the Poughkeepsie area. Alison resumed her nursing career and worked for the Hopewell Medical Group for over 20 years before retiring in 2011. Alison's husband Victor predeceased her in 2019. She is survived by her brother Stephen Baitinger and partner Joan Svenson of Poughkeepsie, and brother Neil Baitinger and wife Carol of Indialantic, Florida as well as Neil and Carol's children and grandchildren. Also, she's survived by her brother-in-law Duane Blair and wife Joanna of Hopewell Junction, along with their daughters and grandchildren. Lastly there is Dakota, her constant companion and much loved dog. A period of visitation will be from 10am to 11am on Monday, May 16th at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538. A funeral service will take place at 10:45am, during the visitation. Burial will follow in the family plot at Union Cemetery, Hyde Park. In lieu of flowers Alison's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave. Hyde Park, NY 12538 or www.dcspca.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com