Ballston Spa, NY - Antoinette Marie Comfort Belanger, 96, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015. She was a resident of Saratoga Rehab and Skilled Nursing Care, formally Maplewood Manor, Ballston Spa, NY. Born on Jan. 25, 1919 in Saratoga Springs, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Rituno) Comfort. One of twelve children and a lifelong Saratogian, she attended Saratoga Springs schools and had worked at the Van Raalte Company from the 1940's until they closed in 1986. Her greatest joy was being with family and surprise visits from her great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 29 years, Ernie Belanger, who died on Dec. 28, 1972; four brothers, Roger, Anthony, Carl and Thomas Comfort and four sisters, Rose Keehan, Ceclia Ricciardone, Angiolina Smith and Theresa Woodcock. Survivors include a sister, Concetta (Gert) Morrison of Mechanicsburgh, PA; two brothers, Sylvester and Richard Comfort of Saratoga Springs; her son Ernie Belanger and his wife Susan (the daughter she never had); three grandchildren, Ernest "Skip" (Christin)) Belanger III, Blair Belanger and Jean Belanger (Robert) Kanar; four great-grandchildren, Katlyn Belanger, Jordan Belanger, Zachary Kanar and Leanna Kanar; her cousin Gail Rituno Andersen and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Sunday (Oct. 18, 2015) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Funeral services will be conducted at 10am Monday (Oct. 19) at the funeral home, by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier and burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to those who were involved with the excellent care Antoinette received at Saratoga Rehab and Skilled Nursing Care. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.