Barbara Ann Nichols Frost, originally from Lynnfield Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in her home September 8, 2018 after a brief illness. Barbara's closest friend described her as "hard as a puddle." She fought her illness like she approached life in general. With toughness, strength, dignity and grace.

Born September 16th, 1939, she was just shy her 79th birthday. She was laid to rest in Lynnfield on September 12th.

Barbara, a fourth-Generation member of The Order of the Eastern Star, enjoyed her beloved Priscilla Chapter No. 52, Reading MA and after retirement, moved to North Carolina where she continued to be involved in OES both locally and in MA. She loved her "Star family" deeply.

She was known to be an avid reader and thoroughly enjoyed researching and discussing politics. You could find her and her son in law Ken at the kitchen table talking enthusiastically about current events. Such joy to watch these two peas in a pod.

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Grunewald, Father Paul M. Nichols, Mother Genevieve B. Nichols, Brother Paul M. Nichols Jr.

Barbara is survived by her loving daughter Stephanie Bowman and Husband Kenneth Bowman of North Carolina, her son Donald Frost Jr, wife Cindy Frost and her three grandchildren whom she adored and loved unconditionally, Donald III, Paul and Sarah, all of Pennsylvania.

The family would like to thank Community Home Care & Hospice, Wilson, NC, particularly Rachael & Kristen, as well as Brentwood Homecare Agency's Lori, and the beautiful CNA's Jackie, Cassandra, Mary, Katie and Marie. We thank you for taking such kind care of our Mum.