Shirley Frost

HERMON – Shirley E. Frost, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family December 22, 2022, at her home. She was born March 30, 1935, in Orono, the daughter of Winslow I. Nelson and Esther V. (Getchell) Adams.

Shirley grew up in Levant and attended Hermon High School. Shortly after, she graduated from Delore Beauty School, and operated her own salon in Hermon for many years. She also worked as a nurse and a switch board supervisor for Bangor Mental Health Institute. She was a lifetime member of the Hermon Rescue Squad, a devoted member of the Hermon Baptist Church, a member of the Common Notion’s Quilting Club, a past member of the Oddfellows Eastern Star Daughters of Rebekah. Shirley was an avid servant in many capacities in her community. She will be missed by family and many friends.

Shirley is survived by her children, Lawrence “Larry” Frost and wife, Robin, and Barbara Burgess and husband, Brent; grandchildren, Daniel Philbrick Jr., Barbara Frost, Lawrence “Eddie” Frost II, and Katie Philbrick; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by, her son, Ronald Frost; granddaughter, Lisa Marie Frost; and brother, Clifton Nelson.

Relatives and friends are welcome to call 11:00 – 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Hermon Baptist Church, 2496 Rte. 2, Hermon, where a Memorial Service will be held immediately after. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the church, following the service. Interment will be private in the spring. Those who wish to remember Shirley in a special way may make gifts in her memory to the Hermon Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 369, Bangor, ME 04402, or Hermon Baptist Church, 2496, Rte. 2, Hermon, ME 04401.