Melody D. Burns

Melody Burns, age 65, Glenmont, NY passed away into the arms of Jesus her savior and her husband, Victor Olivett and father, Donald Burns on August 8, 2024. Melody was blessed with all the love she shared, was given and experienced throughout her lifetime. Most important was the love of her son, Richard Ward IV (Amy Green), who lovingly took care of his mother, and her dog, Quigley, until she passed. She was loved by her family, many friends, Bethlehem Community Church Family in Delmar, and the great volunteers at the Veterans Miracle Center.

Melody is survived by her mother, Barbara Burns of Ogdensburg, NY and siblings – Darlene Liscum (Roger), Ceri Dean (Robert), Vernon/Sam Burns (Celina), Cindy Burns McDonald (RP – deceased), Collene Alexander (Don), Donald Burns II (Janice), Stephanie Burns (Harold Teal), Gus Burns (Joy), Dolly Morley (Mike – deceased), Andromeda Anstett (Adam) and Sebastian Burns (Jenny Burkey). She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Jay Marie Olivett and sister-in-law, Lisa Olivett, niece Nicole and very special friends, Charleen, Richard, and Todd Holmes and Barbara O’Connell. Melody has many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews who will also miss her.

Mel was involved with the Veterans Miracle Center, Capital Region Patriot Flight, and Tri-County Council Vietnam Era Veterans. She was the driving force behind the Veterans Miracle Center, Albany and the Founder of Battlefield and Beyond. For many years you could hear her voice on TALK 1300 AM and WKIP Poughkeepsie. Mel was also involved in 2nd Amendment rallies for years and led the annual reading of the Constitution in Albany multiple times. She met many great patriots through her activities.

Flowers and or donations in Melody’s name can be sent to the Bethlehem Community Church, 201 Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054. A celebration of Mel’s life will be held at the Bethlehem Community Church that will be open to all who would like to attend on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at noon.