Paul W. Frost Jr.

Born in Boston to a family of firefighters, Paul was the only boy among four sisters. He went to Jamaica Plain High School and after graduation to the University of Massachusetts Amherst for a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. A Master’s in Education landed him a job at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School followed by a position in the Science Department at Norwood High School. Teaching Biology and Chemistry, Paul eventually became the department head. He retired after 45 years of service.

Possessing a lifetime love of golf, he was the golf coach for the Norwood High School and a member of Walpole Country Club. He had several holes-in-one. He enjoyed swimming, was the swim coach at Norwood High School and spent the summers as the Waterfront Director at Hale Reservation in Westwood. He enjoyed working on projects around the house and tinkering at his workbench. He maintained a love of plants, cultivating a garden in the yard and on his porch; African violets and Christmas cacti were his specialty. The chipmunks loved his cherry tomatoes. A fondness for animals meant there were always pets in the home. His cats miss him very much.

Later in life he loved watching sports with friends, avidly following the Red Sox and Patriots. He could recount the play-by-play and numerous sports statistics. Paul was a whiz at crossword puzzles and started each day with the Boston Globe. He matched wits with Pat Sajak and Alex Trebek nightly. He continued to be involved with the students of Norwood High by taking a part-time job as a school van driver. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Loving father of Paul W. Frost, III and his wife Elizabeth of Foxborough, Eric L. Frost and his wife Lisa Wise of Seattle WA, and Craig M. Frost and his wife Kristen of Enfield, CT. Beloved grandfather of PJ and Olivia Frost and Lily and Ella Frost. Devoted brother of Penny Rolanti and her husband Robert of West Dennis and the late Eleanor Auriemma, Joan Magee and Patsy Grogan. He is also survived by longtime friend Anne Holden of Walpole and many loving nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, February 23rd from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), Norwood. Interment will be private.