Capt. Jean Frottier

Capt. Jean Frottier, 69, Wellfleet Beloved husband, devoted father and proud grandfather was lost at sea in a tragic accident off of Race Point in Provincetown on Sunday, Nov. 18th doing what he loved most, providing for his family as a commercial fisherman on board the FV Twin Lights. Jean spent his entire life living, working and playing on the water. He was always connected to the sea whether life guarding and racing hydroplanes as a teenager in Darien, CT, as a young man scuba diving in Mexico or as a commercial lobster diver and fisherman on the Outer Cape. Jeans life took many turns. After graduating from Boston University, he began a successful career as a stock trader on the Boston Stock Exchange. Jean, like many others, became drawn to the beauty of the Outer Cape and eventually left the corporate life to move to Provincetown. He purchased property including the Gifford House Hotel where he met many amazing people, including his future wife Laurie. Throughout the 70s and 80s, he ran the Gifford House and a popular disco there called Back Street. For a number of years he also owned Caf Exile in Key West, FL. Throughout this period of time he continued to scuba dive for lobsters, a hobby and side job that would eventually flourish into Ocean Resources, a full time fishing business including lobsters, cod, tuna, flounder and scallops. Through commercial fishing, Jean discovered a means to channel his various talents and abilities. His depth and breadth of knowledge and ability to analyze and process information with lightning speed was a true asset. He was well known in the community for his bracing intellect, quick tongue and sharp wit | a true gift for turning a phrase. He was also known as a strong and sometimes fierce proponent of owner operated fishing businesses such as his own. In 1991, Jean re-connected with Laurie and her two children, established his full-time fishing business and began a new chapter in his life as the amazing husband and father he is known to be. The birth of his daughter Annalise in 1994 was his proudest and happiest accomplishment. His family life provided the perfect balance for the adventurous life of a fisherman. This tragic loss is only soothed by the fact that Jean died doing what he loved and had an amazing life filled with many great friends far and wide and a wonderful family. His family will forever be grateful to Captain Beau Gribbon and the brave crewmembers of the FV Glutton for rescuing Jeans dear first mate Eric Rocky Rego and bringing him home to his wife Stephanie and their newborn son Ryder. In addition to his adoring wife Laurie, Jean leaves behind his daughter Annalise Frottier of Wellfleet, his son Emmett Lynn and girlfriend Laura Christo of Boston, daughter Adra Cohen, son in law Michael and his twin grandsons Quentin & Avery of Eastham. Jean also leaves behind his lifelong friends Laura & Kurt Schmidt of Truro and their daughters April and Danielle. He is also survived by sister Jackie, brother Jacques, sister in law Christine, niece Danielle and nephew Andre. He is missed terribly by his most loyal friend and dog, Buddy. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Frottier Family Fund established at Seamans Bank to assist Jeans daughter Annalise in continuing her college education. For more information or to donate please visit JeanFrottierFamilyFund.org. Checks can be mailed to Seamens Bank, 2746 Route 6, Wellfleet, MA 02667. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 16th from 2pm on at HOT L Bar & Grill, 350 Bradford Street Provincetown, MA. All are invited to join in celebrating his amazing life