Patricia Ann Fox

Patricia Ann Fox (nee Armstrong), aged 84, of Vermilion, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

Born on April 27, 1939, in Ironton, OH, Patricia had resided in Vermilion for the past 2 1/2 years after relocating from Castalia.

Patricia embarked on her career in plastics at Whirlpool, later transitioning to the role of Maintenance Dispatcher, where she dedicated 34 years of service until her retirement in 2003.

She found immense pleasure in various activities including traveling, baking cookies with her grandchildren, nurturing her garden and her cherished Bleeding Heart and Lilac bushes. Patricia had a fondness for beachcombing, collecting sea shells, painting them, and adorning her special lamp with them. Above all, she cherished moments spent with her family and giving attention to her house cats, Julius and Jacob.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Faye Forbes, sons Michael Kevin Fox, Robert Curtis Fox, Donald Julius Fox, and William John Fox, grandchildren Kevin, Daniel, Jenny, Donald Jr., Christy, and Kendra, as well as 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Wilbert (Mary) Floyd Armstrong, sister Lillian Brown, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Pansy Luella (nee Krumm) Armstrong, 13 siblings, daughter-in-law Terry, and brother-in-law Ray Brown.

A celebration of Life service will be at Faye's home on Friday, April 12, 2024, between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Erie County Humane Society, 1911 Superior St, Sandusky, OH 44870 or Vermilion In Bloom, 630 Main St , Vermilion, OH 44089.

Expressions of sympathy and online condolences may be shared at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.