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Mr. Frost was born in Waltham, the son of the late Guernsey Locke Frost and Margery Pierce Frost. His family first settled in Sudbury in 1932, and Mr. Frost also lived for a time in Belmont and Melrose prior to returning to Sudbury. In more recent years, he had made his home with his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer A. and Carl E. Sund, in Lunenburg. Following graduation from Melrose High School, he served with the United States Army during World War II. Upon returning to Sudbury to raise his family, Mr. Frost served the town in many capacities -- he was a call firefighter from 1937-1943 and 1953-57. He was appointed a fire lieutenant in 1966, fire captain in 1967 and fire chief in 1974, retiring in 1983. He was a co-founder of the Lincoln-Sudbury Town Employees Federal Credit Union, and served on numerous committees over the years. He was a graduate of Central Middlesex Academy Fire Training School and member and past president of Massachusetts Fire Chiefs Association, a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and a longtime member of the Sudbury Kiwanis. He was a First Lt. in the Civil Air Patrol, where he achieved his pilot’s license. Chief Frost was honored by the town of Sudbury as the 1996-97 Citizen of the Year.
In addition to his wife, daughter and son-in-law, he also leaves his son and daughter-in-law, David P. and Janet L. Frost of Leominster and his son and daughter-in-law, Peter A. and Norma Frost of Westminster. He was the brother of Robert W. Frost of Texas and Charles Addison Frost of Sudbury. He also leaves eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
FROST -- Funeral services will be held tonight, at 7 at the Duckett-J.S. Waterman & Sons Home of Memorial Tribute, 656 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. Visiting hours will be from 3-7 p.m. prior to the memorial service. Private interment will be in New Town Cemetery, Sudbury. Donations in memory of Mr. Frost should be directed to Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts Chapter, 211 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472, or to one’s local Lyons Club Eye Care Program.
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Sponsored by Jennifer Sund, 'Daughter'.
Jen
October 24, 2024
Miss you forever Dad.
John Bergeron
November 5, 2007
As a fellow fire chief and fire instructor, I knew Joe Frost very well. He was ahead of his time and influential in establishing the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. He will be greatly missed.
Martha and Bob Selby
November 3, 2007
Norma called us to tell us of Joe's death. We were so sorry to hear of it. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Joseph Cascio
November 2, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. Chief Frost was a great person and a friend to the Mass.Fire Instructors which I was president at the time we first met. MIFDI had plenty of meeting in Sudbury thanks to Chief Frost. We will miss him.
Jessica and Mike Hayes
November 2, 2007
Jen, Ernie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Love,
November 1, 2007
To David & The Entire Frost Family,
You have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
We extend our deepest sympathies.
The French Family
Laurie LAGER
November 1, 2007
DAVE & FAMILY
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My prayers go out to you & your family at this time.
You now have another angel watching over you.
Deepest Regrets
Laurie & Bobby Lager, Maynard Ma.
Anne & Dave Nelson
November 1, 2007
Dear Jen and Ernie,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know it was a long goodbye. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rhonda Auger
November 1, 2007
Jen and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time with the passing of your Dad. He was quiet an accomplished man.
Rhonda Auger
Leah and Bob Early
October 31, 2007
We are thinking of all of you. We send our prayers and condolences.
DEBORAH FINLAY
October 31, 2007
I LOVE YOU GRAMPA.
FOREVER,
DEB
Gretchen Hildreth
October 31, 2007
Peter, Norma & family:
Your friends & neighbors at WildWood Farm are thinking of you at this sad time.
We send our heartfelt condolences,
Richard, Gretchen, Tyler, Molly, Megan & Bo
Lynne Linnehan
October 31, 2007
Jen, David & Peter
It is with much sadness I have learned of the death of your Dad. My sincere condolences to all of you. I know my Dad (Charlie Anderson) was very fond of him and has lots of good memories.
Sincerely,
Bruce Vinal
October 30, 2007
Jen, David and Peter,
So sorry to hear of your dad's death. I guess I had known him for about 50 years and enjoyed working with him on the Sudbury F.D.. He was surely a dedicated servant to the town.
You are in my thoughts,
Bruce
Bob Blomquist
October 30, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Frost family on their loss. I worked with
Joe on many occasions.
Bob Blomquist Ret. Comm. of Public Safety, Arlington Ma.
jim close
October 30, 2007
Sorry for your loss.
Tom Barry Ret. Chief Norwood
October 30, 2007
My condolences to the Frost Family.
"Joe" was longtime friend and colleague.
Roy
October 30, 2007
Jen and family. I am deeply saddened by the loss of your dad. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. On a personal note: I want to tell you how much of a pleasure it was for me and my family to have known your dad and I will miss him.
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