HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY- Ann Joyce Muise, 90, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. An area resident since 1964, she previously lived in Essex Junction, VT and Kingston, NY.

Born in Hinesburg, VT on October 26, 1931, Ann was the daughter of the late Hector and Mildred (Harvey) Aube. As second eldest of eleven children, Ann helped raise her brothers and sisters on the family farm. She was a proud Vermonter, raised with the philosophy to "use it up, wear it out, make it last". She met James H. ("Harry") Muise and the two wed on January 17, 1953. They remained happily married for 50 years until Harry passed away in 2003.

Ann will be remembered as the central figure for a large, loving family. Her five children, nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren were the joy of her life. Ann cherished her Vermont clan including ten brothers and sisters, seven of whom survive her. Ann was an accomplished artist who especially loved painting and drawing, and was a member of the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon.

She is survived by her four children and their spouses, and predeceased by her daughter, Denise, in 2011. Son Jeffry Muise and his wife Janice Pavell of Colorado Springs, CO, son Andrew Muise and his wife Rita of Hopewell Junction, NY, son Gregory Muise and his wife Deborah of Escondido, CA, and son Scott Muise and his wife Karen of Colorado Springs, CO; and her grandchildren, Laura Ally of Albany, NY, Michael Muise of Gansevoort, NY, Jacquelynn Dichter of Philadelphia, PA, Shannon Muise of Colorado Springs, CO, Helen Muise of Laramie, WY, Kyle Muise of Escondido, CA, Daniel Muise of Escondido, CA, Jared Muise of Centennial, CO, and Ryan Muise of Centennial, CO; and her great-grandchildren Noah & Adam (Laura), Savannah (Michael), Jasiah & Tavarus (Shannon), Colton & Julianna (Jared).

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 1 – 4 pm at the East Fishkill Community Center, 890 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY. An additional Celebration of Life will be held in upstate Vermont, sometime in early June.

Consider a donation in Ann's memory to the Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 (http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org/donate.html), as this brought her much joy and friendship for many years. Arrangements are under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home. Please visit and/or upload to Ann's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.