Cecil Van Nostrand

February 23, 1934 - April 7, 2015

Cecil Van Nostrand of Mayfield passed away at his home April 7, 2015. He was born February 23, 1934 in Mayfield, the son of Ernest and Clara (Si) Eschler Van Nostrand. After graduating Mayfield High School and Cobleskill College he returned to his family’s three generation farm, Mayfield Dairy. Later he changed from dairy farming to apple agriculture and the farm became known as Van Nostrand’s Apple Orchards. Cecil commented “farming was hard work but provided a rich center of family life”. Cecil married Theresa A. West in 1961. They enjoyed 42 happy years together before she passed away in 2013. Together they raised three sons: Mark (Michele) Van Nostrand, Austin, TX; Peter Van Nostrand, Guilderland, NY; and Joseph (Rebecca Cortez) Van Nostrand, Mayfield, NY. Survivors also include brother Archie (Pat) Van Nostrand; eight beloved grandchildren: Nathan, Aaron, Valerie, Dylan, Casey, Nicholas, Matthew and Maria Van Nostrand. Three special girls: Shannon Thomarie, Kelly Gore-Duesler and Meagan Hoettels. Calling hours will be held from 10-11 a.m. followed by a service at 11:00 at the Northville Funeral Home, 401 Bridge Street, Northville, NY. on Friday April 17, 2015. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The St. Peter's ALS Regional Center, 19 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY 12205 or Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078.