Lela A. Frost

South Berwick, ME- Lela A. Frost, 83, most recently of The Lodges, Springvale, died at her home, Tuesday, June 1, 2004.

Born in South Berwick September 8, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Lela (Purrington) Parent. Mrs. Frost was a lifelong resident of South Berwick.

She was employed as a cook and housekeeper for several years at Homestead of Kittery from where she retired in 1993. She had been employed by shoe shops in her earlier years.

Family members include two sons, Chester Wayne Frost and his wife Joan of Bristol, NH, and Dennis M. Frost and his wife Vickie of South Berwick; one daughter, Phyllis A. Turner of Franklin, NH; a son-in-law, David Constine of South Berwick; one sister, Hope Rousseau of South Berwick; a brother, Robert Parent of Portsmouth, NH; 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Chester M. Frost who died January 24, 1993; a daughter, Lee A. Constine on January 7, 2003, and a brother, Joseph Parent.

There will be no calling hours.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:30 AM Thursday at New Town Cemetery, Rollinsford, NH .

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to The Lodges Senior Activity Fund, P.O. Box 355, Springvale, ME 04085.

Arrangements are under the direction McIntire-McCooey Funeral Home, 301 Main St., South Berwick.

Please go to www.mcintiremccooey.com for more information or to sign the on-line guest book.