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Steven George Frost, affectionately known as “Frostie”, passed away from a heart attack aged 66 at the start of February. On Friday, almost 700 people turned out to show their respects to the much-loved DJ and charity fundraiser. “It did him proud – there were so many people who couldn’t even get into the crematorium,” said life-long friend, James Cooper.
“The service was live-streamed for the people who couldn’t make it and afterwards we went back to The Boatyard in Leigh for a bit of a celebration of his life. “He always did a lot for charity, so it was amazing that we also raised more than £4,000 in donations from the people who came on the day – it was very emotional and like everyone else, I was in tears.” From there he went on to become a leading figure in the UK’s soul and house music scenes alongside collaborator, Froggy.
There was an outpouring of grief when his death was announced last month, with residents paying tribute to his charity work as well as his contributions to British music history. Instead of flowers, the family asked for donations to The Phab Life, a south Essex charity offering employment support to those with disabilities – more than £4,000 was raised from Frostie’s funeral and wake. “He was such a loved character and so much more than a DJ,” said James.
“Frostie was a brilliant and lovely man who brought so many people together with his music and charity work.” The resident’s status as one of Canvey’s most beloved figures was demonstrated in the huge crowds that gathered outside Southend Crematorium on Friday. James estimates the attendee numbers to have been between 500 and 700 and said that the service was also live streamed for those who couldn’t make it.
If you would like to donate to The Phab Life in memory of Frostie, you can visit the organisation’s Leigh Road café..
