Laura passed away suddenly after a short illness on Monday morning, April 6, 2026, at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.  She was 64 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea she is the daughter of the late Leonard M. and Jean E. (McLellan) Frost.  Laura was a long-time employee of Hysil Party Supplies in Revere, making and designing ribbons, bows and gift wrap.  She loved doing arts and crafts, but what mattered most to her was spending time with her family.  She will be forever cherished by all who loved her.

Laura is the beloved wife of Shawn R. Manning, with whom she shared 29 years of marriage.  Devoted mother of Sandra Babson of Malden and Michael Babson of Revere.  Dear sister of Lorna Frost and her husband Hector, Lynn Marie Frost, all of Lynn.  Laura is also lovingly survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.   A Funeral Service will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 7:00 P.M.  All services will conclude in the Funeral Home.

We encourage family and friends to offer condolences by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card.