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Paul was a graduate of Portsmouth High School (1950), Phillips Exeter Academy (1951) and Boston College (1959). He also attended Harvard University.
He was employed by radio stations WKXL (Concord) and WTSN (Dover) from 1954 to 1958.
In 1959 he joined the National Security Agency, retiring in 1991. While living in the Washington area, he coached softball and basketball at various levels.
With his parents, Paul was a founding member of the Greenland Historical Society. Through the years, Paul and his father began research on the history of the Town of Greenland, accumulating historical records and other information on the town. Living in the Washington area, he consulted sources at the Univ. of Maryland, Library of Congress, and the National Archives. This information was pooled with information that his parents found in New Hampshire libraries.
After retirement, Paul finished research for and wrote "A Pleasant Abiding Place," a typescript history of Greenland from 1635 through 2000. He also wrote articles for "Historical New Hampshire" and Greenland's annual reports and spoke at the Historical Society and elsewhere on historical subjects.
He is survived by several cousins, including Robin C. Hughes of Greenland, Carolyn H. Marshall of Hudson, N.H., Bette C. Owens of Stratham, and Donna L. Stowell of Roseville, Calif.
Services will be private. If desired, donations in Paul's memory can be made to the Weeks Public Library, P.O. Box 430, Greenland, NH 03840.
Arrangements by the Farrell Funeral Home.
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for Paul Hughes
Debbie Wilson
May 27, 2023
Still missing Paul after all this time. RIP, dear friend.
Debbie Wilson
Debbie Wilson
May 27, 2021
The world lost a talented, kind and intelligent man when Paul died. I miss his discussions of Greenland history and genealogy. I miss our conversations.
Warren :ittle
June 8, 2018
On behalf of classmates and friends Paul had while at Harvard, may I extend my sincere condolences to his
family.
Warren M. Little, Secretary
Harvard Class of 1955
Dorothy OLeary
June 7, 2018
Sending our thoughts to the Hughes Family at this sad time. Dorothy Caverly OLeary
Dick Caverly
June 5, 2018
Great times playing sports in Greenland with Paul when we were growing up
Lori Hartung
June 5, 2018
So sad to hear this. Mr Hughes you will be missed at Bettys Kitchen. I will forever think of you when proof reading the specials board. May you rest in peace
Debbie Wilson
June 5, 2018
So sad to hear about Paul. We did genealogy studies together over the years, helping each other fill in gaps. His Christmas card each year came faithfully after we moved from Greenland. My condolences to his family. He was a wonderfully brilliant man. He will be missed.
Sandy Holmes
June 5, 2018
The Holmes family will be ever grateful to Paul for his kindness and generosity in educating us about our family history in Greenland NH. God bless you always, Paul.
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