OBIT:

Robert Hayward Frost, of Fort Myers, FL, died suddenly Thursday, August 28, 2014 following a car accident. Born April 13, 1946, and raised in New London, CT, he was 68. He is survived by three siblings, Bradford R. Frost, Jr., Nancy Frost Hurley, John H. Frost and their spouses, three children, Lindsey Frost Dowling, Bradford Jones Frost, David Whitlock Frost and their spouses, two granddaughters, and eight loving nieces and nephews.  

A graduate of Deerfield Academy and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he led a diverse entrepreneurial career devoted to 'The Million Dollar Idea.' "Uncle Bob" will be remembered for his big heart, charming humor and rich curiosity.

A reception will be held at Cypress Lake Community Center on Wednesday, September 3, from 4-6pm at 1450 Edgewater Circle, Fort Myers, Florida. A formal memorial service will be held this fall in Connecticut. Memorial contributions are welcomed and, in lieu of flowers, should be sent to the Connecticut chapter of the Special Olympics at 2666 State Street Suite 1, Hamden, CT 06517 or at www.soct.org.

Published on NYTimes.com from Sept. 2 to Sept. 3, 2014

Tentative plans for memorial celebration:

Celebration of Bob Frost

Date & Time: Saturday, November 1st from Noon to 4pm

Location: Essex, CT

• Proposed Venue: Essex Yacht Club (Still finalizing)
• Menu Style: Buffet/Appetizers with Open Bar and Open Seating
• General Timeline: Noon to 1pm arrive & mingle; 1:15pm Start Program; 2-4pm, mingle/depart

Generally, for others considering travelling, we all hope to arrive in Essex Thursday and depart Sunday so that we can connect with others traveling to be on hand. We're anticipate, for example, to invite folks to a informal Friday night event somewhere downtown. 

As for the program, we see this as a celebration of Dad, and intend for it to be relatively warm-hearted and light in terms of ceremony.  We don't have any specific ceremonial (i.e. religious) activities in mind, but would like to invite any of you to speak that wishes. I plan to offer some remarks and Dave and Lindsey are considering it as well. 

Depending on your response, I may also reach out to Dad's fraternity brothers or others you might recommend. Perhaps one of the nieces/nephews would be interested as well on behalf of all of them? I'd also appreciate any recommendations on an MC (perhaps Jack Humphreville or, again, a niece/nephew?)

No pressure to share remarks, but please let us know your personal or group preference(s) sometime soon.

Many thanks,

I was able to attend and participate in this wonderful service last fall.  Bob would have loved it.  No one had a begger heart of gold...and no one could be a better friend than FROSTY!

Flick