Nicholas Goldsborough

Nick was born in Baltimore, MD, and lived in Annapolis most of his life. He graduated from Severn School in 1953, the University of Virginia in 1959, and the George Washington University Law School in 1964. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1958. He married Florence Ridgely in 1958 and had three sons. In 1970 he married Kathleen Martin (Chris) and welcomed her two children into the family. Nick was a successful attorney, farmer (the Sodfather), and real estate developer. He was also a prolific fundraiser for the Anne Arundel Cancer Society, Severn School, UVA Alumni Association, and the Ginger Cove Foundation. He served on several non-profit Boards. Nick was Commodore of the Sailing Club of the Chesapeake, President of the Maryland UVA Alumni Association, and a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary. He was a member of the New Providence Club, St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, the Annapolis Yacht Club, and many other organizations. Nick hailed from an esteemed lineage of Maryland governors, congressmen, and U.S. Senators, including his grandfather, T. Alan Goldsborough. Nick is predeceased by his parents Martha Winder and Heath Dodge Goldsborough, sister Martha Goldsborough Cooley, brother-in-law Talmage Newman Cooley, and stepson Gregory Martin Spring. He is survived by his wife Chris, sons Ridgely (Kathy) Goldsborough, Laird (Julie) Goldsborough, Nicholas Jr. (Linda) Goldsborough), stepdaughter Michelle (Mike) Smith; grandchildren Jack, Thomas, Linus, Camille, and Peter Goldsborough; Dale, Donncuan and Gene Dunlevy, and many great-grandchildren. The family cherishes memories of Nick sporting orange and blue, watching UVA games with a Golden Retriever by his side, at the helm of the Wahoo II, and telling an off-color joke. Nick battled blindness with relentless determination and the help of his guide dogs, and never let this challenge slow him down. His intelligence, sense of humor and devotion to his family, friends and causes will be missed. A celebration of Nick's life will be held July 21 from 12:30 to 3pm at Ginger Cove Friendship Hall. Donations may be made in honor of Nick to the Ginger Cove Foundation which funds employee scholarships, and mailed to 4000 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401.