Alex will be deeply missed by Grady and me, as well as our extended circle of family in the United States and England, and many cherished friends. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Tom and Isabelle Frost (St. Augustine, FL); his brother, Hayden Frost (Topsail, NC); his sister-in-law, Valerie (Toms River, NJ); and his nephew and niece, Zachary and Maxi (Bristol, England).

Alex was lovingly raised by his late mother, Joan Welt-Tettelbach (1935-2016), in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. He also mourned the loss of his beloved brother, Graham Frost, who died in 2003.

Alex was known for his warm heart, infectious laughter, and unwavering compassion, he touched many lives. He was an incredible parent and partner. He will be remembered fondly by Grady and I for his terrible music taste, love of disaster movies, and sad dog videos. 

He was totally devoted to our family, and especially to our son Grady from the first minute he met him. He had endless patience for our neurodiverse family's many eccentricities. He celebrated every minute of our family road trips. We referred to his vacation persona as "Tropical Alex".  He liked to tell jokes and share inappropriate anecdotes at teacher's meetings (really anywhere), and most of the time it was extremely endearing. He was always a friendly and kind face in the crowd. He insisted on asking every person he met "how they were doing" and he expected an honest response no matter how long the line behind him. 

A lifelong learner, he was an enthusiastic fly fisherman. He loved to endlessly cast into the water, while we were slowly eaten alive by mosquitoes. He had a unique talent for hooking unrecognizable and inedible fish. He was a foodie and loved to cook. He was happiest in an apron with a gathering of hungry people. He loved craft beers, he was always looking for that one can of locally and freshly brewed beer. 

He had so many talents. His incredibly diverse career is a testament to his love for art, science and helping people (healthcare and mental health advocacy). At college, he started his own research and writing companies to assist ESL graduate students with their dissertations and publications (Scholarly Labs). He also began a fine art company, Cryptogamic Botany, to create art that celebrated science. He was a very active board member of the RI Natural History Society and wrote and published numerous natural history guides. 

After many years in Rhode Island, he relocated to Boston in 2006 and began a career in healthcare research and advocacy. He started with SERMO, an online community for doctors and healthcare professionals that allowed them to share information and problem solve. He moved onto numerous other healthcare ventures working with the CDC, FDA, Medical Cannabis, and in mental health advocacy. As his spouse, I was incredibly proud of the contribution he made in healthcare. He was incredibly hard working and gifted.  We know he will be missed in his field and as a friend. 

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