Howard H. Frost (Frosty), 93 of Pelham passed away at home on February 15, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 4, 1928 in Fitchburg MA he was the son of the late Madeline (Wyman) Frost Ballou and Alfred Frost.

Howard spent his early years growing up in Bobbin Hollow (Gate 11) in Quabbin. His family moved to Pelham in 1938 when the state flooded the Swift River Valley. Shortly thereafter his father passed away. Howard was just eleven and had to quit school and become the man of the family; earning money for the family to survive.

In 1960 he met and married Barbara Hunt, built the family home, raised his family and continued to live in Pelham until his death.

Howard held many jobs throughout his life.  He worked at the University of Massachusetts for 34 years as a heavy equipment operator for Physical Plant at the coal yard, retiring in 1995. He also was caretaker of the United Church of Pelham for 40 years until its closing in 2013. In post-retirement he volunteered for the Pelham Council on Aging, delivering Survival Center food bags/boxes to Pelham residents. He opened and closed the Pelham Historical Society for weekly visitors. He volunteered for Not Bread Alone as well as the Amherst Senior Center.

Howard enjoyed having family gatherings, travelling with family in their early years and later with just his wife Barbara. He was an avid gardener, and enjoyed helping friends and neighbors with yard tasks. He provided transportation for friends and family to doctor visits and more.

Howard was a loving husband and caring father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and son. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 54 years, Barbara and a sister, Viola Lignar. He is survived by his loving daughters, Laura Hall (Richard) of Pelham, Brenda Frost of Pelham, grandsons, Jason Hall and partner Nessa Nahorniak of Hadley, Stephen Hall of Pelham and twin granddaughters Brooke and Mackenzie of Pelham. His sisters, Dorothy Ewell of Pelham, and Mildred Searle of Hadley. In addition, he also leaves many nieces, nephews, and friends.

His family would like to thank the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of Cooley Dickinson Hospital for all their love and care, especially Terry Manfredi and Karen Hill during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to VNA Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Development Office, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, P.O. Box 329, Northampton, MA 01060-0329 or Pelham Historical Society, 351 Amherst Rd., Pelham MA 01002

Funeral services will be Monday, February 21, 2022 at Douglas Funeral Service, Amherst MA. A calling hour will be held at 6 p.m. with a service immediately following. Burial will be at Quabbin Park Cemetery, Ware MA in the spring. Memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com