Maurice(Buddy) D Mitchell of Valatie passed away peacefully October 8, 2017 at the Pine Haven Nursing Home. Born September 26, 1937 in Hudson, NY he was the son of the late Maurice and Beatrice North Mitchell. He is survived by his 3 children Rhonda Mitchell (Regina)of Pittsfield, Mass , Kevin(Janeen) Mitchell of Warwick, NY and Stephanie(Bert) Poucher of Ghent, NY. He is also survived by a brother Bobby (Fran) Mitchell of Stottville, NY and a sister Alice(George) Willaims of North Bay NY . He is also survived by 10 grandchildren Bert (Marlana) Poucher of Ravena NY , Devin(Stephanie) Poucher of Copake NY, Lukas Poucher of Ghent NY, Barry Mitchell of Maybrook NY, Kaiti Mitchell of Burlington VT, Sammy Mitchell of Warwick NY, Nicole Zimmermann of NY, NY, Grace Zimmermann and Natalie Zimmerman both of Warwick NY, PJ Malatesta of Wallkill NY and 6 Great Grandchildren. He was predeceased by wife Ann Mitchell, son Russell Mitchell, sister Lillian McDonald and Great granddaughter Davina Poucher. Maurice was an avid hunter and a die hard Yankees fan as well a New York Giants fan. He worked for Top Hill farm and Skarship Farm for many years. He worked for Amtrak for 15 years until his retirement in 2002. Calling hours will be Wednesday October 11 2017 from 1 to 2:30 at the French, Gifford, Preiter and Blasl Funeral Home in Chatham where a religious service will be celebrated at 2:30. There will be a get together for anyone interested after the service at the West Ghent Reformed Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln Latham, NY 12110 or www.cancer.org. For directions or to convey a condolence visit www.frenchblasl.com.