Norma E. Nilsen Burns's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2025 in Schenectady, New York

Norma E. Nilsen Burns

September 9, 1938 - December 7, 2025 (87 years old)

Schenectady, New York

Norma E. Nilsen Burns's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2025 in Schenectady, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Glenville Funeral Home

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Norma E. Nilsen Burns

September 9, 1938 - December 7, 2025 (87 years old)

Schenectady, New York

Norma E. Nilsen Burns Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 7, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Norma E. Nilsen Burns (Schenectady, New York). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Nils Nilsen and Catherine Nilsen (Billstrom); and her siblings, Florence, Jeanette, June and Steven.

She is survived by: her husband Clarence Burns; her children, Gregory Burns (Cora) and Kimberly Putnam; her grandchildren, Brittany Hoosier (Tyler), Alexa Provenzano (Kyle), Grant, Gavin, Griffin and Grahm Burns; and her great grandchild Mia Provenzano.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Norma's name may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38148-0142.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Glenville Funeral Home



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