FARMINGTON – Joan Nile Townsend Bean, 82, passed away on Oct. 13, 2019 at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
Joan was born March 2, 1937 in Rangeley, Maine, daughter to Harriet Nile Townsend and Ardean A. Townsend. She grew up in Stratton and graduated from Stratton High School on June 10, 1955.
On Feb. 18, 1956, she married Vernon G. Bean.
In September 1976, the family moved to Rangeley, Maine and Joan transferred her church membership to Rangeley Free Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, Good News Club and was on the search committee for a new pastor in 2008. Joan ran a registered daycare in Stratton and then in Rangeley until 1995. She belonged to TOPS 0057 of Rangeley from October 1996.
Joan leaves her husband Vernon; three sons, Vernon Olon Bean of Coplin Plantation, ME, Glen Carroll Bean and wife Billie Jo of Spring Hill, FL and Nathan Calvin Bean of Chesterville, ME; her twin sister Jean and husband Harry Ellis of Strong, ME, her sister Betty and husband Jeff Butland of North Berwick, ME, her brother Michael Townsend of North Berwick, ME, her sister Peggy and husband Michael Borel of Westlake, LA; and sister-in-law, Gladys Waz of Bristol, CT. She also leaves; her grandson Amos Bean and wife Lauren of Auburn, ME, grandson Aaron Bean and wife Mia of Phoenix, AZ, grandson Patrick Bean of Lutz FL, granddaughter Tempe Bean of Chesterville, ME, grandson Preston Cusimano of Port Richey FL, granddaughter Alyssa Bean, as well as Kimberly and Barry McClanahan all of Spring Hill, FL; and 2 great-grandsons Aidan and Mason Bean of Phoenix AZ.
She was predeceased by a son, Captain Ricky Michael Bean USAF in 1987; a niece, Stacy Jean Ellis in 1967; her parents, Ardean and Harriet Townsend; and her daughter-in-law, Darlean Bean in 2015.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Captain Ricky M Bean Scholarship Fund, c/o Franklin Savings Bank, 2573 Main Street, PO Box 650, Rangeley, ME 04970.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at 11 am, at the Flagstaff Cemetery in Eustis, with Pastor Scott Wilson officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
Joan was a fine christian lady . She will be missed by many . Condolences to her family
Condolences to all your family and her friends..
She was such a pleasure to know .. the Angel’s have wrapped
Their wings around her and escorting her to heaven..
Huge hugs .. Laurel & John Dube
my condolances to the hole family joan was a great person rip from the Hanson family
My sister had a heart of gold, always thinking of others before herself. I know she is in a beautiful place surrounded by loved ones who went before her. She is blessed to now walk and talk with Jesus and the angels.
My prayers now are for my brother-in-law, Vernon, as well as my nephews Vernie, Glen, and Nate whom I love with all my heart. Life has changed for the Bean family in the blink of an eye. Joannie is already missed!
God speed, Joan – it was my pleasure to have met you at least once.
RIP wonderful lady. You will be missed..
Sending sincere condolences to Vernon and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all during this sad time.
I hope your loss is softened by the the love, prayers and kind words of all those lives she has touched directly and indirectly through those she has influenced. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
My deepest sympathy to Joanie’s family. Joanie is one of my deepest friends. I will miss her.
My thoughts are prayers are with the family. Joanie is a dear friend who will be greatly missed.
She taught S.S. to my boys. I’m so glad I was able to visit with her (and Jean) before I left Rangeley in Sept. God bless you Vernon and all of Joan’s boys and family.
So sorry to hear about Joan. She was a beautiful soul.
I loved her dearly. I’m am blessed to have met her. I pray her family knows how much she loved them. I hope you all find comfort in that. Thank you for sharing her with me.