James Whitney Frost

James Whitney Frost, 84, of West Hartford and Sanbornton, NH, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Maki) Frost for 41 years. Born in Putnam, son of the late James W. Frost, Sr. and Florence (Towne) Frost, he was a longtime resident of Sanbornton, NH. He graduated from Eastern CT State University with a degree in Education and went on to teach in many schools around the state. He was also active in the Shaker Village community in New Hampshire teaching broom making and enjoyed woodworking. Along with his wife, he leaves his son Jeffrey and his wife Fern of Henrico, VA, his wife's two children, Deborah M. Doll of Cromwell, and Robert W. Matchett, Jr. of Riverside, CA and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers, Wesley and Quentin Frost. He was predeceased by his wife's son Bruce Matchett. His funeral service will begin on Saturday, January 10th, at 11:30 a.m. at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2075 Silas Deane Hwy, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To share a memory with his family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.