Helen J. Hoysradt

Ancram, NY - Helen J. Hoysradt, 95, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Sharon Health Care Center in Sharon, CT.

She was born on February 23, 1920 in Florida, NY the daughter of Harold and Beatrice (Baker) Jessup.

After graduating from High School she attended Pratt Institute where she studied Fashion Design.

In 1940 she married the late Henry "Pat" R. Hoysradt. He predeceased her on August 13, 2015.

After their marriage they began their lives together as a farm family and operated the farm until their retirement.

A talented seamstress, she made both her daughters' wedding dresses, Halloween costumes for grandchildren, slipcovers, curtains and most of her wardrobe. She was an excellent cook and gardener. She was famous for her roast beef dinners accompanied by her home grown vegetables. She made baskets and she knitted and really could do anything she set her mind to.

Helen was the matriarch of her large family. She taught us all so much but most importantly she taught us how to live with integrity, to live through adversity and how to love without limits. She loved all her family and friends but most of all she loved her husband Pat. They remained truly in love for their entire 74 year marriage. We are comforted knowing they have been reunited.

She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. The family requests that you remember Helen as she was before her illness.

Survivors include her two daughters Judith Hatch of Stamford and Susan Hamburger of Clinton Corners; three sons, Russell of Newfoundland, Canada, David of Ancram, and Daniel of Copake Lake; a brother, A.W. Jessup of Washington, DC; as well as 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by two sons Henry and Patrick; and a granddaughter, Amee VanTassell.

Calling hours are 10 to 12 Noon on Saturday, October 31, at Peck & Peck Funeral Home, 7749 South Main St. Pine Plains, NY 12567.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, October 31, at the funeral home with Deacon Jackie Jefferson officiating.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family at Evergreen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Helen can be made to St. John's Lutheran Church.

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