William "Bill" Frost

William (Bill) Frost of Vernon, Vermont passed Tuesday, September 15, 2026, with family members by his side.

He was born in Brattleboro, VT on November 13, 1941, son of Lee Putnam and Mary (Bucossi) Frost. Bill was the youngest of three siblings, predeceased by Marie Walker and Albert Frost and survived by Lee Frost Jr. (Butch) of Vacaville, CA.

Bill graduated from Brattleboro Union High in 1960. He had fond memories of playing football and baseball.

In March of 1961 he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He spoke favorably of “Sargent Smith”, and his preference of black coffee was established.

In May 1964 William and Margaret A. Durant of Bennington, VT., married. They settled in 1967, building a home and raising a family in Vernon, VT.

Bill was employed at the Book Press/Quebecor Printing in Brattleboro, VT for 34 years as a pressman and foreman. He enjoyed the work and community of co-workers. Due to the relocation of Quebecor Printing in 2000, Bill worked at C&S as a forklift operator in the freezer until retirement.

Upon retirement Bill and Peggy enjoyed cruises, winters in the Florida Keys and other travel adventures.

Bill was a keen observer of nature and wildlife. In his younger years fishing and hunting were his favorite activities. In his later years he observed nature on his daily driving loop or watched the birds and other wildlife visiting the yard with his feline friend Bandit. Bill's other interests included home improvement projects, cooking, and spending time with family.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Margaret D. Frost, daughter Heather Frost and Jeff Finnell of Vernon, Vt., son Todd Frost and Jeanna Johnson of Vernon, VT., grandson Bronson Frost Finnell, granddaughter Darby Frost, great grandchildren Kimber Sue Roy, Mark and Madeline Johnson and feline friend Bandit.