Patrice Crough Swanson, 68, passed away in Vero Beach, FL, on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023, after a long battle with heart disease.
Patrice was born on May 16th, 1955 in Washington D.C. She was predeceased by her parents Edward and Sue Crough and her beloved husband Robert Platiau.
She dedicated her life to her family and is survived by her three sons: Jack Camp, his wife Kathryn (Lennon) Camp and their children Byron and Chloe Camp; Joseph Camp, his wife Sarah (Traks) Camp and their son Julian Camp; and Jason Camp, his wife Rebecca (Pearl) Camp and their son Sebastian Camp. Patrice is also survived by her two siblings, Michael Crough and Kevin Crough, and their families.
She lived most of her life in Maryland, raising a family and working as a preschool teacher. Patrice was very involved in her Gaithersburg housing development: Diamond Farms. She dedicated her summers to managing the local pool and organizing any events at the pool.
Patrice gave up her professional life to focus on caring for her parents before they passed, splitting her time between Maryland and Florida for many years.
After both parents passed away, Patrice and Robert moved to Sebastian, FL, and spent the rest of her days near her eldest son, his wife, and their children. Patrice frequently traveled back north to visit her other children and their families.
Patrice loved reading a good novel (as long as it involved murder), hanging out with her pets, and being at the beach, but her first true love was her family. She found no greater joy than in spending time with her parents, spouse, siblings, children, and grandchildren.
A memorial and celebration of life will be held at Strunk Funeral Home (1623 N Central Ave, Sebastian, FL 32958) on Wednesday, November 15th at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to H.A.L.O. no-kill rescue (https://halorescuefl.org/donate/), any local children’s hospitals, or child care centers in her name.
You may sign or leave a message for the family on our online guestbook at strunkfuneralhome.com.
