Patricia Donoho Hughes

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]

Patricia Donoho Hughes
First Lady of Maryland
In role
January 17, 1979 – January 21, 1987[1]
Preceded byJeanne Dorsey Mandel
Succeeded byFrances Hughes Glendening
Personal details
Born
Patricia Donoho

(1930-08-18)August 18, 1930[2]
Delaware, U.S.
DiedJanuary 20, 2010(2010-01-20) (aged 79)[3]
Denton, Maryland, U.S.[2]
Spouse
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(m. 1951)​
[4]
Children2
Alma materSorbonne (1949),[2]
Bryn Mawr College (1951),[2]
University of Delaware (1966)[2]
ProfessionTeacher[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
  1. "Maryland Governor Harry Roe Hughes". www.nga.org. National Governors Association. Archived from the original on 2007-04-28. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
  2. "Patricia Donoho Hughes". www.msa.md.gov. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2008-08-09.
  3. Jones, Brent (January 21, 2010). "Patricia Hughes, Md. first lady from 1979–1987, dies at age 79". baltimoresun.com. The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on January 1, 2013. Retrieved January 21, 2010.
  4. "Society of Senates Past Roster: Harry R. Hughes". www.msa.md.gov. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2008-08-09.
  5. "Former Gov. Harry Hughes Reflects on Life Beyond Politics – CNS Maryland". cnsmaryland.org. 10 December 2014. Retrieved 2018-09-04.
  6. Rein, Lisa (September 30, 2007). "A Few Words From Katie O'Malley". Washington Post. Retrieved March 21, 2009.
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