Patricia Ann Skovan,90, a lifelong area resident of Poughkeepsie, died on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  Born, December 13, 1930 in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Ethel Weed Nelson.    Patricia worked for Vassar Brothers Hospital as the Head of Communications from 1969 until her retirement in 1999.  Patricia loved being involved with her family in many different ways, she loved to cook and enjoyed being in her kitchen, she could always be found baking in the kitchen with the new appliance she had bought.  While raising her seven children she could often be found participating in their activities, being a Girl Scout leader, a Den Mom for Cub Scouts, and taking the liberty of finishing all their school projects when they were left unattended.   Patricia also loved to sew, host family parties, and go on family vacations to Lake Taghkanic.   She is survived by her seven children, Michael Skovan, Mary Skovan, Kathleen Skovan, and partner Jeff Mazer, Jeffrey Skovan, and wife Debbie, Thomas  Skovan, and wife Bethany, Alex Skovan,  and Eric Skovan; grandchildren, Russel and Dean Skovan.  She is also survived by a sister Margaret Neil, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.    Along with her parents she was also predeceased by two sisters, Noelda Wyant and Mary Ellen Nelson.  In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place.   Patricia's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Live on NY, 750 Third Ave, 13th floor, New York, NY 10017. ( www.Liveonny.org )   Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com