Patricia MacBride Hendrickson ’52

Patricia MacBride Hendrickson ’52, of Topsham, Me.; Jun. 3, 2025. She was a microbial geneticist at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. After marrying, she taught biology and ecology courses at Staples High School in Westport, Conn. She was regional director of the Brown University National Alumni Schools program; president of the Democratic Women of Westport; a founder of the Campaign School at Yale; and a co-founder and president of the Rosie Fund, which supports women’s right to choose. A staunch supporter in women’s personal liberty, she initiated an all-volunteer security escort service for the Summit Women’s Center in Bridgeport, Conn., coordinating the effort for a decade. She was the recipient of numerous awards. She is survived by three children, including son Andrew Hendrickson ’80 and daughter Laura Hendrickson ’88 AM, ’08 PhD; a son-in-law; and a granddaughter.