In memory of

Patricia Joyce Hughes

September 14, 1934 - October 1, 2018

HUGHES, Patricia Joyce (née Allen)

September 14, 1934-October 1, 2018
Pat, beloved wife of James Hughes (dec’d) passed away in her 85th year, with her loving son Robert (Cathie Poynter) by her side at Sunnybrook Hospital on Monday October 1, 2018. Pat taught elementary school for Scarborough Board; Teachers’ College (North Bay; Toronto) and became Supervisory Officer for the Ministry of Education. Author of In Other Words, a thesaurus for schools that is still in use, Pat was dedicated to education, president of her teachers union, and advanced the cause of women in their fields. Her vivacity, generosity and kindness to all will be greatly missed by family and friends. Service at PINE HILLS CEMETERY & FUNERAL CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229), on Friday October 5, 2018 at 11:00. Donations to Heart and Stroke in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be made at www.etouch.ca

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Cathie Poynter (daughter-in-law)

Entered October 2, 2018 from Toronto

Wonderful mother-in-law for 42 years, Pat always made me welcome from the first time I went to the house, treated me like her own daughter, and was enthusiastic, generous, kind, intelligent, funny, determined, committed to education and advancing women in all their fields. Her brilliant smile and beautiful blue eyes will be missed by all friends and family. Her devoted care of Jim, her beloved husband of 52 years, in his later years will always be remembered with gratitude and love.

Don, Marnie and Sarah Ross (Nephew and family)

Entered October 4, 2018 from Aurora, Ontario

We are sorry to hear Pat has passed. May she Rest In Peace with the love of her life...James!

Rick McMulkin (Former student)

Entered October 4, 2018 from Scarborough

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Patricia Hughes. For those of us who attended Golf Road Public School and had "Miss" Allen, we remember her as a special teacher who provided a lively, interesting, and fun classroom. I was fortunate to be in her 3 year accelerated class, and know her as an exceptional teacher who inspired and challenged us to the best of our abilities. She has left a legacy of who are now parents and grandparents that will always have her in our thoughts.

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