Saratoga Springs, NY - Colleen R. Ernst, of Washington Street, passed away Monday, Feb. 7, 2011 at Saratoga Hospital. She was 83. Born on Nov. 4, 1927 in Gloversville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Bessie (Sample) Ore and had worked as a seamstress at VanRaalte & Company for several years. She enjoyed Bingo every week, plants, John Deere tractors and traveling the world over. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Victor Ernst and a daughter, Yvonne Fortune. Survivors include her sisters, Phyllis Ferguson of Georgia and Louise Burton of Florida; her son, Donald Ernst of Saratoga Springs; her daughters, Katherine (Ed) Patterson of Saratoga Springs and Kathleen (Ted) Doubleday of Denver; grandchildren, Allison Ernst of Saratoga Springs, Kate Ernst of California, Teddy, Camille and Alicia; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Ayden and her sister-in-law and dear friend, Arlene (Gilbert) Pettys. Relatives and friends may call from 6 to 8pm Thursday at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). Funeral services will be conducted at 10am Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gurn Springs Cemetery, Wilton. Memorials may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society. A special and sincere thank you to the entire staff at Saratoga Hospital and to Dr. Gregory Tullou and staff. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.