Frost, Robert Judson, CD, B.Comm, Major (Ret’d) PPCLI. With tremendous sorrow, Bob’s family announces his passing in Victoria on January 18, 2012 after a very short, valiant battle with cancer. Born in Winnipeg on November 21,1927, Bob was predeceased by his father C.Sydney, mother Gertrude (Hains), brother Sydney, sister Vyvyan, wife Joy (Swanson) and sons Robert and Michael.
He leaves mourning his loving daughter Barb, son-in-law Ian Fraser, grandchildren Hunter and Adrienne, Lindsay, Cody (Donna) Carly, Jocelyn and Cameron, his partner Mary Lang, Sharon and Bruce Methven, Don and Lynn Lang, many lifelong friends and relatives. Frosty was educated in Saskatoon, Saint John, Toronto, Fredericton (UNB) and Kingston (Queen’s ’49 B.Comm). In 1945, Bob commanded the Lawrence Park Collegiate Cadet Corps and at 17 was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Royal Regiment of Canada. On graduation from Queen’s Bob was commissioned as a Lieutenant and joined the PPCLI in Calgary where he met and married Joy and enjoyed 49 wonderful years together, traveling and raising three children through postings in Edmonton, Victoria (Royal Roads Military College) and Ghana. Bob served with the 1PPCLI in the Korean War and was also on attachment with the US Marines. Retiring from the Army in 1964, Bob joined Eaton’s where his appointments took the family to Alberta, the Maritimes, Ontario, Vancouver and Victoria where he and Joy continued to travel and pursue lifelong interests in golf, fishing, philately and genealogy. Bob wrote several family genealogies and was proud to be a descendant of 10 Mayflower pilgrims who arrived in Plymouth, Ma. in 1620. Bob was a King’s Scout, paratrooper, ADC to Lieutenant-Governor General G. Pearkes, active in various service clubs, Chamber of Commerce and Economic Commissions in several cities. As a sportsman and conservationist, Frosty spearheaded wildlife conservation and habitat enhancement in Alberta, served as President of the Friends of the University of Lethbridge and was a long time member of Uplands Golf Course. Bob treasured his time with family and in recent years, he and Mary spent many memorable summers “at the cottage” near Port Severn on Georgian Bay. He and Mary were delighted to travel to Korea in April as part of the Revisit Program on the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War. A gentleman’s gentleman, Bob led his life with honour and integrity. He was the consummate host, selfless and full of grace until the end. The family would like to express their fondest thanks to the amazing nurses on 8th Flr. South Oncology RJH, the dedicated Respiratory team as well as the doctors who cared for Bob: “Dr. David”, Drs. Tierney, Kotb, Battershill, Pathak and Noel. At Bob’s request, there will be no service or reception…. he’s gone fishin’. Condolences may be offered below.
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Waite (Bud) Brooks
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Arthur Neadow Dear Barb and Ian:
I will miss Bob more than most of the Patricias that have passed. As a very young officer cadet in the 1st Patricias, he took the trouble to tell me that I was showing signs of being a fine young officer. His support and encouragement at that time lasted me through over 50 years of service life.
Over the years I have often thought of him, and when I do I get the same good feeling I did when he spoke to me so many years ago.
Your loss is a huge loss to the Patricias as well. Most sincere condolences. Art Neadow
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Bud MacLeod Bob Frost was the finest officer to join the Patricia’s post World War II and the Regiment suffered greatly from his premature resignation. I too wish to express my sincere condolences to the Frost family.
Bud MacLeod
2PPCLI/USAF
Korea 1950/51
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Albert Maclean On behalf of Albert Maclean (Moncton), our family send his and our condolences, and to say we have heard many GOOD stories that included Bob, from his time back east with Eaton’s. Our favourite was the one about the “third claw on the Lobster”.
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Don Robertson I’ve known Bob since joining the Patricia’s in Calgary, 1950. We had three weddings in a row in 1951, Art Potts, Frost, then Robertson and Bob helped me through the ordeal, A true gentleman and friend over a span of some 60 years. They don’t make them like us anymore Frosty. Yvonne and I send our condolences to Mary and the Frost family.
Cheers,
Robbie
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John Bishop Bob was a friend who will be missed. My thoughtful and sincere condolences to the family. Bob was a thoughtful and friendly soldier who was always willing to assist with matters of importance. John Bishop
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Bob Dallison, Fredericton Please accept my sincerest condolence. When I was a cadet at Royal Roads and he was a staff officer, when I joined 1PPCLI in Victoria as a young officer and he was the adjutant, and when I was transferred to Ghana and he was a major, Bob Frost was my mentor for whom I had the greatest respect and admiration. I retain the fondest memories of him and his wife.
Regards,
Bob Dallison LCol (ret) PPCLI
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lloyd Swick Bob was our Inteligent Officer 1 PPCLI in Korea, and he was a good one because he was soon called to be the Brigade IO . He was a stalwart war buddy, and a fun companion when not at the front. Best to the family
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Alastair/Bella Mulholland We wish to extend our condolences and sympathy to Barbara, Ian, Hunter , Adrienne and extended family at this sad time.
Sincerely, Alastair and Bella Mulholland
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Jim Cross My condolences to Mary and the Frost family and my thanks to Bob for the memory of a cheerful friend and golfing buddy. From another vet, Jim Cross
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Bryon L Lambert Kitchener On N2H4B6 I read the of the passing of Mr. Frost in The Globe & Mail and wish to pay my respects to a veteran of Korea. I am member of Branch 50 in Kitchener and I attend as many services for veterans as possible. Mr. Frost was a fine man and a proud Canadian. We need more men and women in Canada such as Mr. Frost. My own father was R.C.A.F 2ND. w w. 1939-45 squadron 245. He was a W.A.G. and then a pilot,passing away in 1966, age 44. My grandfather was a veteran Vimy Ridge and gassed April 17th. 1917. Once again may your family find peach in a life well lived. Sin. yours Bryon l.Lambert.
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Jack Noble Sincere condolences to the entire FROST family. Bob was a friend and mentor to me in the early 1980’s as I learned the ropes in the stamp and coin business. I wil never forget our buying trip to England ( along with Bobs good friend and business partner Ken Robertson). It was a Brandy fuelled gentlemans event on the flight over. Bob got my Brandy and I got his dessert! God speed my friend and rest in peace! The world is a much better place ,having had you in it! Jack Noble
A great friendship, and a variety of adventures began when I met Bob at Royal Roads in 1955. We watched Sputnik pass overhead as we lay in our sleeping bags on the bank of the Salmon River. Bob has moved on, and I hope the great adventures continue. Maggie and I, and all the Brooks family, send our sincere condolences to Mary, Barb, and the other members of the Frost family.