March 20, 1925 – November 21, 2018

Winifred Lovelace Frost (née Whale), age 93, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Pinegrove Care Place in Kamloops, British Columbia. During her long and dynamic life, “Wynne,” as she was known, was a steady source of love, beauty, and wisdom to those whose lives she touched.

Born on March 20, 1925—the first day of Spring—in Bristol, England, Wynne met John Temple Frost in childhood, and the two began their courtship shortly before the Second World War. She worked as a nurse in the war, while John served in the Royal Air Force. After the war, they married and started a family, welcoming four children. Desirous of further adventure, the whole family gradually emigrated to Canada. Wynne and John settled in Monte Creek, British Columbia, where Wynne successfully combined her aesthetic sense and practical know-how to ply her trade in the antiques business, operating out of their aptly named residence, “Hope Cottage.” The matriarch of the Frost clan, she was strong, gracious, and loving as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Shaped, but never determined by her circumstances, Wynne was the epitome of practicality and resilience, yet remained a true lady with a keen sense of style.

Wynne was much loved and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Geoffrey (Jan/Cathy), Richard (Carol), Jayne (Tony), Vivien (Nic), grandchildren, Mark, Sarah, Shaun, Victoria, Tristan, Eric, Amy, and great-grandchildren, Laura, Jane, Bailee, Rylee, Mowat, Alice, and Isaac. She was predeceased by her husband, John (1924-1995), siblings, Vic and Rene, son-in-law, Gordon (Vivien), and grandchild, Adam. A memorial service will be held in Spring 2019 at St. Peter’s Church in Monte Creek, BC.

The family would like to express its deepest gratitude to Dr. Winn and the devoted staff at Pinegrove Care Place, the community of St. Peter’s Church, and especially Wynne’s omnipresent figure of care, her daughter in-law, Carol. Memorial contributions may be made to The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, Kamloops, BC.

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• Date : 2018-11-27
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.