Marion P. Belanger

Albany, NY-Marion P. Mitchell (Lanahan) Belanger, 96, passed away peacefully at Daughter’s of Sarah Nursing Care Center on Saturday, September 27, 2025. She was born on July 27, 1929 to the late Benjamin H. and Theresa E. (Korosatzki) Mitchell of Albany, NY. Marion lived a long and fulfilling life marked by faith, devotion to family, and a sassy spirit that touched everyone that knew her. Marion dedicated much of her life to serving others. She began her working years with the New York Telephone Company and later found purpose as a court attendant. She especially loved to travel, with Fort Lauderdale, Florida holding a special place in her heart. Each winter, she escaped the New York cold for sunny days, friendships, and made treasured memories. She was the beloved mother of John J. Lanahan III (Diane), Lynne M. Washburn, Mark J. Lanahan (Kathleen), Timothy P. Lanahan, and stepdaughter Lynn (Joseph) Moulton. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family who will forever remember her love and guidance. Marion was predeceased by her husband John J (Jack) Lanahan and later Francis (Frank) J. Belanger, her sisters Rosemary (Frank) Felten, Ruth Anne (F. Delmer) Gorgen, Helen (Cornelius) Daley, William (Jeanette) Mitchell, and John (Jane) Mitchell, stepchildren Gail Belanger Alleman, and Ellen Belanger. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Marion’s family Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Marion’s Funeral Mass will follow at 12:00 pm at the Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell Street (Rev. Kenneth J. Doyle Way) Albany, NY 12208. The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY immediately following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Marion’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Inc., 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Marion P. Belanger

July 27, 1929 - September 27, 2025