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Nancy Van Sluyters Obituary
NEWTONVILLE - It is with profound sadness that we announce that Nancy Mann Lambert Van Sluyters passed away quietly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Van Rensselaer Manor in Troy, N.Y.
Nancy was born in Troy, N.Y., on September 26, 1946, to the late Catherine M. and Chester O. Lambert. After graduating from Catholic Central High School, she went on to earn her B.A. from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, N.Y., and her M.A. from SUNY Albany, both in education.
Nancy was a dedicated English teacher at Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High School in Schaghticoke, N.Y., impacting the lives of hundreds of students. This is also where she met the love of her life, the late Mark C. Van Sluyters. Nancy and Mark were happily married and spent 42 inseparable years together.
After retiring, both she and Mark continued to enjoy traveling to new places and meeting new people. Nancy also celebrated spending time with her friends and truly relished her time working at Clearly Yours, in Loudonville, N.Y.
Nancy will be deeply missed by her surviving sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and her many friends and colleagues. She will be remembered most by those who knew her for her kindness. She is now at peace with Mark, lovingly smiling by her side.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the members of Van Rensselaer Manor, especially in the B-1 and C-3 units, for their care and compassion during Nancy's stay there.
A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, 498 Watervliet Shaker Rd., Latham, N.Y., on Thursday, March 27, 2025, 10:00 a.m., with Reverend Geoffrey Burke, celebrant. Nancy will be laid to rest immediately following the Mass at Oakwood Cemetery, Troy.
Nancy's funeral Mass will be livestreamed and may be found by visiting the following link, https://www.facebook.com/dufresneandcavanaugh/
Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the care of The Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Latham. For further information or to share a message of condolence with the family, please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com
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Cassandra Dunbar
May 10, 2025
Mrs. V...just found out about your passing today. You were one of my absolute favorite teachers at Hoosic Valley, and my favorite 7th grade teacher. I'll always remember your sense of humor, your kindness, and compassion, as well as your amazing teaching style. May you and Mr. V enjoy your heavenly journey. With much love and gratitude
Charley Ward
March 23, 2025
My sincere condolences
Mary Jo Johnson
March 23, 2025
Nancy worked for me at Clearly Yours, she was a first class lady, it was an honor to know her and to work side by side with her RIP Nancy....Mary Jo Johnson, Largo Fl.
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