Barbara "Dolly" VanBuren, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital with her loving family by her side. Barbara was the daughter of the late Melvin and Martha Lorraine Hart. Barbara was the devoted wife of over 40 years, to Bradford VanBuren.
Barbara was a cherished wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed family gatherings, going camping and spending time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her son, Bradford "Kodgee" VanBuren Jr. and two sisters and three brothers.
Barbara is survived by the love of her life, her husband Brad, her children, Melodie (Brian) Atkinson, Natalie (Greg) Wadley and Pam (Marcus) Harris. Her granddaughter Anjelica "Jelly" (Josh) Fitzgerald, whom she raised as her own. Her grandchildren Melinda "Tooley" and Lucia "Goosey". Her great grandchildren Gabriel, Gideon, Connor and several other grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Her nephew Jimmy (Anna) Hart. Her brother Joe Hart, as well as many nieces, nephews and close family members.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, New York on Saturday September 23, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Burial will be at a later date.
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