Obituary
view guestbook | sign guestbook

Herman Paul Bean

Date of Death: February 19, 2019

Date of Birth: June 13, 1932

Biography:

Herman Paul Bean

June 13, 1932 - February 19, 2019

Herman Paul Bean, 86, known by his family and friends as Paul, passed from this life with family by his side.

He was the son of William E and Leona E. Bean and was one of 10 children who grew up in Milton Plantation, Maine.

At the time of the Korean Conflict, 1952, Paul was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served with the 1745 co I, 65th INF. He was wounded in action at Sang-Dong-Ni, North Korea. He was honorably discharged in 1953.

In 1955, Paul married Patricia Coffin of Bryant Pond, Maine. They were married for 63 years, built their home on the Christian Ridge Rd., So. Paris, Maine, and raised 6 children. Paul worked for A.C. Lawrence for 30 years.

He is survived by all of his children, son Timothy and wife Linda, sons Stephen and Andrew, and daughters Rhonda, Lavinia and Kimberly. Paul has 15 grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren. Paul was predeceased from his wife Patricia in August of 2018.

During his last 5 months, he shared a special bond with his oldest granddaughter Stacey, who cared for him. He will be missed by all his family and his dog Buddy.

In the Spring there will be a military graveside service at Abbott’s Mills Cemetery, Rumford, Maine.