Patricia Donoho Hughes
Patricia Donoho Hughes | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Maryland | |
| In role January 17, 1979 – January 21, 1987[1] | |
| Preceded by | Jeanne Dorsey Mandel |
| Succeeded by | Frances Hughes Glendening |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Patricia Donoho August 18, 1930[2] |
| Died | January 20, 2010 (aged 79)[3] Denton, Maryland, U.S.[2] |
| Spouse | [4] |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Sorbonne (1949),[2] Bryn Mawr College (1951),[2] University of Delaware (1966)[2] |
| Profession | Teacher[2] |
Patricia Donoho Hughes (August 18, 1930 – January 20, 2010) was a First Lady of Maryland, married to former Maryland Governor Harry Hughes. She was educated at Sorbonne (1949) and Bryn Mawr College (1951).[2] She and Hughes eloped on February 7, 1950 and got a marriage licence in Prince George's county before officially getting married on June 30, 1951.[4][5] She later continued her education at the University of Delaware (1966).[2] Mrs. Hughes was a teacher and educator by profession.[2]
While serving as first lady in the 1980s, she worked to restore Government House, the governor's mansion.[6]
Family
The Hughes family lived in Denton, Maryland, and have two daughters, Ann and Elizabeth.[2]
Death
Hughes died on January 20, 2010, in Denton, aged 79, after 16 years of battling Parkinson's disease.[3]
References
- ^ "Maryland Governor Harry Roe Hughes". www.nga.org. National Governors Association. Archived from the original on 2007-04-28. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Patricia Donoho Hughes". www.msa.md.gov. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2008-08-09.
- ^ a b Jones, Brent (January 21, 2010). "Patricia Hughes, Md. first lady from 1979-1987, dies at age 79". baltimoresun.com. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved January 21, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Society of Senates Past Roster: Harry R. Hughes". www.msa.md.gov. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2008-08-09.
- ^ "Former Gov. Harry Hughes Reflects on Life Beyond Politics – CNS Maryland". cnsmaryland.org. Retrieved 2018-09-04.
- ^ Rein, Lisa (September 30, 2007). "A Few Words From Katie O'Malley". Washington Post. Retrieved March 21, 2009.