MERLIN EDWARD FROST
FROST, MERLIN EDWARD - Peacefully at the Fundy Nursing Home in Blacks Harbour, NB, on January 16th, 2008, Mr. Melin Edward Frost, husband of the late Mrs. Marjorie (Bent) Frost, formerly of Bonny River, NB. Born in Bonny River on August 6th, 1919, he was a son of the late Gorham and Mary (Kinney) Frost. A loving grandfather and brother he is survived by five grandchildren, Jason (Stacey) Frost and Lisa (Terry) Leslie both of Bonny River, Paul Frost (Christine) of Saint John, NB, Jodi (Andrew) Giverson of Kingston Peninsula, NB and Crystal Frost of Alberta; 11 great grandchildren; one sister, Berla Campbell of St. George, NB; two daughter- in-laws, Ann Garnett of Saint John and Marilyn Frost of Bonny River and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by two sons, Merlin Jr. "Sonny" and Paul; two brothers, Hazen and Douglas; two sisters, Nellie Lee and Doris Reardon. Merlin was a veteran of World War II, serving with North Nova Scotia Highlanders overseas where he was injured in the battle of Normandy. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and trapping. He was a well known hunting guide for many years and enjoyed gardening. Prior to his retirement he was a school bus driver and worked for the Department of Transportation. Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB, with visiting on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The service will be held from the Second Falls Baptist Church on Friday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Wayne Culberson officiating. The interment will take place at the church cemetery, in the spring. In memory of Merlin, donations to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 40 will hold a Tribute Service at the funeral home on Thursday at 7:00 pm.


