Charles David Frost
7/31/1953 - 3/15/2025
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Obituary For Charles David Frost
Charles David Frost passed away peacefully on Saturday 15 March in the presence of his beloved wife Marie Cornelia and their son Charles Andrew. Charles was born in Liverpool, England to an American father and an English mother, and always treasured his connections with the city and its people He was known to wear many hats. He was Major Frost USAF, PA Frost Ortho, Professor Frost EVMS, Doctor Frost DHS, and simply as Charles who willingly volunteered for the Medical Reserve Corps, ICRB of Virginia Beach and the VBSPCA, assisting with fostering hundreds of kittens over the years.
Charles and Cornelia met in 1974 and their first date was at the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool. They became engaged in December 1974 and married the following September in Fort Walton Beach FL where Charles was preparing to join the USAF. He entered the service as an Airman and retired in 1998 as a Major as a result of hard work and his passion for further education. During those years he served in Desert Storm, and in Croatia where he was directly involved in saving the lives of those injured in combat. He received, among other distinctions, the Meritorious Service Medal for his services to the Orthopedic Dept. USAF Lakenheath UK.
In April 1989 the couple welcomed their son Charles Andrew through the gift of adoption while stationed in Mississippi. That was just one of many assignments in Charles' 23 year career, which involved 26 moves in total.
In 2001 Virginia Beach became home. After a short time in private practice Charles missed the military and so began working at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center. In 2013 he completed his Doctorate in Health Sciences and spent the next five years teaching at EVMS. He found great satisfaction in passing on his knowledge to the next generation of PA's.
He finally retired during the first October of COVID but by December was volunteering with the MRC, giving vaccinations and performing school physicals. His work with them continued up until the start of his illness.
Charles and Cornelia enjoyed cruising, wine tasting trips, ballroom dancing, concerts and spending time with family and friends. Besides his wife and son he leaves his mother-in-law and father-in-law Mary and John, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Julia and Andy, favorite niece and nephew Calum and Lydia (all UK), legions of cousins and their families, and many caring friends, too numerous to count. He also leaves Smokie the cat who spent hours and hours sitting on his lap, and generally being a comfort during these last months.
Many thanks to everyone who has been involved in Charles' care and especially to the many PA's we met along the way who began as his students and finally became his carers. Special thanks to friends Linda and Charles, Sally and Jimmy, Dorianne and Dan, Kerri, Susan, Sally and D'Arcy. Cornelia and Andrew are grateful for all the messages of support and caring from ALL our friends and family both here and in the UK.
There will be no service by his request, but an event to celebrate his life will be held in the coming months. If you would care to make a donation in his memory he would have wanted it to go to the VBSPCA, Holland Road, Virginia Beach.
In the past few days the same phrase has been used over and over to describe Charles. ‘He was a wonderful man’. He certainly was, and we will miss him forever.
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04/08/2025
had the great pleasure to be Charles' Vaccinator assistent at many clinics and learned a lot about his travels on the Queen Mary 2 between USA and England. Charles was such an easygoing calming medical pro.
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03/28/2025
Charles was always so kind, thoughtful, and dependable. He was an outstanding VBMRC Volunteer. It was good to have him onboard! He will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to all the family. Mae Johnson
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03/23/2025
Dear Cornelia and Family, We were deeply saddened to hear about Charles' passing. Both David and I cherished the time we spent getting to know him and you. Charles was such a kind and thoughtful person, and his memory will be forever cherished. Our thoughts are with you all during this incredibly difficult time. Please know that we are sending you all our love and strength. With heartfelt sympathy, Cathy, David, Sydney and Alise Pearman
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03/23/2025
Sorry to hear of the passing of Professor Frost. He was my faculty advisor at EVMS. Comforting wishes to his family. Christine Shevock
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03/23/2025
To Cornelia and family, So sorry to hear of Charles' passing. He was a wonderful PA and USAF officer. I enjoyed working with him and our many dinners together. Hope you are well. Tom Parish and Mike
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03/21/2025
Condolences to Cornelia and Andrew. May his memory be a blessing. Mike
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03/21/2025
I had the pleasure of meeting Charles and Cordelia and they couldn't be nicer folks. Charles, please enjoy what God has planned for you.
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03/21/2025
I'm so sorry to hear the passing of Professor Frost. I first met professor Frost early in my EVMS career as he was my faculty interviewer for my one on one interview. He was such a gentle spirit with so much humor. He taught myself and numerous others of my classmates who are all such successful PA's now. He definitely made a huge impact on all our lives. He will be greatly missed.
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03/19/2025
I am so sorry to hear of Charles passing. I have many fond memories of him. He told me many stories and the escapades he had with the love of his life Cornelia. He would also speak of Andrew with a twinkle of pride in his eyes. He loved you both so much. He also spoke of his beloved kitties...he had so much love. Such a kind and generous man-he will be missed. Love and prayers.
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03/19/2025
Cornelian I have no words that will help you at this very sad time. I've been thinking about you and Andrew and send you both my love and deepest condolences. I have wonderful memories of Charles on the times you both spent here in Ireland, especially when Charles did a wonderful Al Jolson impression. Rest In Peace Charles 🙏
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03/19/2025
Condolences to my cousin Cornelia and Andrew. Charles was a lovely gentleman, generous, funny and kind, he will be very sadly missed. I have a lot of lovely memories, including his marvellous cocktails!!RIP Charles. Lots of love from Catherine and family. Xx
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