Frost, Dorothy Jean
Dorothy passed away peacefully at her home in Thornbury on Monday, January 19, 2026 at the age of 91.
Born on the Thornbury/St. Vincent Townline on March 27, 1934, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Robert & Annie ‘Nan’ (nee McLean) Nixon and grew up on Bruce Street South in Thornbury.
Some of her early jobs were working in Marge Gilson’s Dress Shop and the Bell Telephone office as an operator in the 1950’s.
After her marriage to William ‘Bill’ Frost they moved to East York and started their family. Later they moved to Scarborough in 1962 and resided there for 40 years before retiring back to Thornbury in 1999.
Dorothy worked many years at the Bank of Nova Scotia, St. Clair & O’Connor Branch as a Loan’s Officer. In retirement she worked at Eaton’s in the Scarborough Town Centre.
She was a loving Mother to Rob Frost and Barb (Eric) Stevens and the much-loved grandma of Dylan & Will Frost and Kailey & Makenzie Stevens.
Dorothy was an excellent hostess and made everyone feel welcome in her home. Bill and Dorothy enjoyed travel to England, Scotland, the Barbados, Niagara Falls, family camping out west, and a visit to Whitehorse; as well as many visits back home to Thornbury. She was proud of her Thornbury roots to the very end.
Dorothy will be missed greatly by her family; her sisters Isobel (late Ray) Levacque and Debra (Roger) McLeod, was predeceased by her brother Bill Nixon, sister-law-law Betty Nixon (late Dale Vanderlinden), and brother-in-law Joe Frost. Dorothy is survived by many nieces and nephews and their families.
Dorothy’s family thank the CarePartners Nursing Staff, PSW’s and Doctors for the care and respect given to Dorothy over the last couple of years. Much appreciation to Dorothy’s wonderful neighbours, she will be greatly missed.
As per Dorothy’s wishes, cremation has taken place and small family gathering will occur at a later date. Dorothy will be interred at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery with her late husband William Thomas Frost.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to Charity of Choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9, to whom arrangements have been entrusted.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Condolences to the Frost family, Isobel & Debbie. Cherish your memories.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Our deepest condolences. I always remember Dorothy and her driving skills to just keep turning right and you will get were your going eventually.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Thanks so much for your kind words. Yes Dorothy did not have a great sense of direction but she always found her way. Your Dad ( her Uncle Dave ) gave her some driving lessons and always told her “ you are the brains of the vehicle so make it do what it is suppose to do. “. Take care. Deb.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
We are very sorry to read this. Dorothy was a summer/winter customer of Kevin’s when he had his Property Maintenance business and Dorothy was a very special lady. Sending heartfelt sympathies to her family.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Our condolences to the family . Dorothy was a favourite cousin I loved dearly. I have fond memories of our trip together to England, Ireland and Scotland. She kissed the Blarney Stone, never forget the good time we had. Will miss our phone calls. love Doreen and Ron
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The Frost Family, Isobel and Debra
Our condolences on the passing of Dorothy. Cherish your memories.
Harvie and Jill (Abbotts) Reekie
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Rob,Barb and Deb and families.
My sincere condolences to you all.
I will always cherish the conversations and memories that I shared with your mum and dad.My visits won’t be the same without her.
Take care of each other.
Love Joan
Monday, January 26, 2026
Sending condolences to Dorothy’s family and friends.
Monday, February 9, 2026
Deb and family. So very sorry to hear about your sister. Please accept Vern’s and my sincerest condolences. E. (Liz) Marshall