Albert G. Frost

Albert G. Frost, 72
    SCARBOROUGH - Albert G. Frost, 72, loving and generous husband, father, grandfather; respected businessman; longtime resident of Scarborough passed away peacefully Saturday, April 12, 2008 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous two month diagnosis of Cholangiagiocarcinoma. His daughters Kim Kinsman, Jennifer Caron and granddaughters Kyley Googins and Karen Donovan all of Scarborough were instrumental in providing a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere during the last two weeks of his life.
     Albert was born Feb. 20, 1936 in Portland, a son of the late Richard D. and Helen L. (Locke) Frost. He graduated from Deering High School with the class of 1954, Gray Business School where he received his Business Degree. Albert served in the US Army in Panama with the helicopter Branch.
     Albert's lifetime career was with his family business Albert G. Frost Son Boat Company in Scarborough. He later became President and General Manager of Frost Marine Company. Albert served on many marine counsels with Chris Craft, Johnson Motor and Boston Whaler. He was recognized for his achievements with numerous awards. His relentless integrity and dedication in providing outstanding customer service for his customers was his standard in the business. His employees and colleagues were honored to be a part of his life.
     The Frost boat business was the oldest Johnson Outboard Motor and Boston Whaler boat dealer in the United States and was the second oldest Chris Craft boat dealer in the U.S.
     Al was a member of Woodford's Congregational Church and the Woodford's Club in Portland. He enjoyed many fishing and hunting trips with his friends and along with some other members of his family built a winter log home in Stratton. The Frost family enjoyed fond memories skiing at Sugarloaf and snowmobiling in Eustis. They spent their summers on Little Lake Sebago Lake and Casco Bay. They also enjoyed their time cruising the ocean in Florida and their trips to the Keys.In 1962, he met his beloved wife, best friend and
    
     Albert G. Frost
    Jones, Rich & Hutchins
    Funeral Home & Cremation Service
    775-3763
     soul mate Jean A. (McLauchlan) Frost and joined as one in 1963. Al and Jean have two daughters Kimberly J. Frost Kinsman and Jennifer A. Frost Caron.
     He is survived by his wife Jean; his two daughters Kimberly J. Frost Kinsman and her husband Frank E. and Jennifer A. Frost Caron and her husband Gary J. both of Scarborough; as well as two loving sisters Dorcas (Frost) McLean of Portland, the Rev. Brenda Carolyn Frost, MSW of Scarborough and a brother Brian W. Frost of Portland; he also leaves seven grandchildren, Kyley Jennifer Googins, Devin Albert Keith Googins, Edward Aron Kinsman, Jordan Frost Caron, Nicolette Kimberly Caron, Dominique Jennifer Caron and Karen Haines Donovan; a brother-in-law Paul W. McLauchlan and his wife Mary (Wyman) of Caribou.
     Our family would like to express our deepest appreciation to the loving staff at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House and to Dr. Matthew Dugan for their support during this most difficult time.
     Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Jones, Rich Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland.
     A Funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Maximillian Kolbe Catholic Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough at 11 a.m. with Rev. Berger Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
     You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Frost family by visiting Al's guest book at www.mem.com.
    In lieu of flowers donations in Al's memory can be made to:
    Maine Cancer Foundation
    P. O. Box 553
    Portland, ME 04102
    Or
    Gosnell Memorial Hospice House
    11 Hunnewell Road
    Scarborough, ME 04074