Robert E. Frost

Robert Erlon Frost

Portland — Robert Erlon Frost, 99, formerly of Naples, passed away on September 7, 2026, at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough.

Robert was born in Anson, Maine, on February 5, 1927, the son of Herbert E. Frost and Castina L. (Pryor) Frost.

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He entered active service on March 9, 1945, attained the rank of Seaman First Class, and served at the Naval Training Center in Sampson, New York, and aboard the USS Kenton (APA-122) and USS Wasp (CV-18). He was honorably discharged on July 29, 1946, having received the World War II Victory Medal, American Area Medal, and Asiatic-Pacific Area Medal.

In 1949, Robert married Catherine Anne Nadeau, also of Anson. They moved to Darien, Connecticut, where they raised their family before returning to Maine and settling in Naples in 1970. For more than 40 years, Robert and Catherine owned and operated the West Shore Motel along Route 302.

Robert and Catherine shared 72 years of marriage before her passing on July 16, 2021.

Robert is survived by his three children, Robin E. Frost and his wife, Belinda Wee, of Maine; Cheryln Frost Gates and her husband, John, of Maryland; and Kevin R. Frost and his wife, Carmen Chagas, of Massachusetts.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Emily Gates Margolis and her husband, Seth, and Jeremy J. Gates and his wife, Jeni Rinner; eight great-grandchildren; and extended family members.

In addition to his parents and wife, Robert was predeceased by his grandson, Jason Robert Frost.

Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison, Maine.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Giberson Funeral Home in Madison.

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