Dr. Patricia Major
Community Hero
In Paradise for Good – October 23, 2018
Pat Major was a physician who lived and worked in Key West for more than 40 years. Valedictorian of Key West High School, Class of 1962, she was the editor of the Conch yearbook, and a member of the ski team, tennis team and the drama club. Pat was an art collector, animal lover, avid reader, and certified scuba diver. She was a master gardener and a member of the Orchid Society and the Garden Club. For many years, she ran a guest house called Sweet Caroline.
Pat’s generous gifts of over $2 million to Florida Keys nonprofits will leave an impact on our islands forever. The Patricia T. Major M.D. Endowment funds annual gifts in perpetuity to the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Florida Keys SPCA, Friends of the Key West Library, Key West Garden Club, Key West Orchid Society, Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden, and hospice services. The $500,000 “Major Match” added $1 million to the Community Foundation’s endowment, which will have a significant impact on the Florida Keys for decades to come.
Thank you, Pat, for Leaving a Legacy in Key West and the Florida Keys.