FISHKILL - (Margaret) Joan Webster, a lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley, joined her very loved and gentle husband, Harry, and their decades of rescued dogs and cats in well-deserved Heaven on September 26, 2024.

Joan was born on March 4, 1933 to Margaret J. Haley and her husband Anthony P. Delerede in Newburgh, NY.

Joan attended Catholic schools in Newburgh, attending St. Patrick's Elementary and Mount Saint Mary Academy where she was an excellent student. She became a successful and well-thought of secretary at IBM, retiring in 1987.

Joan was active in many Hudson Valley organizations and very fond of raising money, especially for music scholarships.

In addition to her husband, Harry, and her parents, Joan will catch up with her many family members and friends who predeceased her. She leaves her love and thanks to those who are still on this earth, most especially to cousin Eileen and her large extended family; her friends, Kim (who saved her life one time!) and Elfriede; to Tri-State Alternatives, who sent Joan some fantastic 24-7 caregivers, especially Daisy Alliksaar and Tatyana Best (who truly was the best!); and finally, to Hudson Valley Hospice, who made these last months comfortable, painless, and loved.

Calling hours will be held at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction on Wednesday, October 2nd from 10 - 11 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30 am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by burial at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.

Donations may be made in memory of Joan to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or an animal rescue of your choice. Please visit her Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.