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Roberta Bean Obituary
Roberta was born in New London on March 20, 1930. "Ma Bean" drove bus #14 for the East Lyme School system for over 20 years and was best known as the good luck charm for both the baseball and football teams at the high school.
Roberta was a member of the Chapman Tech Alumni Association and an active member of the Flanders Baptist Church, where she currently held the position of president of the Ladies Circle a position her mother held over 50 years ago.
She is survived by her son, Robert W. Bean and his wife, Lynn, of Raeford, N.C. and her daughter, Cynthia L. Beattie and her husband, Bernie, of Westbrook. She will be deeply missed by her only grandchild, Tyler J. Corveira.
Roberta is predeceased by her loving husband of 41 years, James F. Bean and her son, Thomas C. Bean.
A service in celebration of her life will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at the Flanders Baptist Church. Burial will be private. Byles Memorial home, 99 Huntington St., New London is assisting the family with her services.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Roberta's memory to the Flanders Baptist Church, Church Lane, East Lyme, CT 06333.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roberta Bean
December 5, 2009
Cyndi and Bernier,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kevin and Sue Wilkos
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Shannon Budds
November 28, 2009
Cyndi,
You, Bernie and Tyler are in my prayers with a heavy heart as you grieve the loss of your dear mother.
Rest in peace Ma Bean
Love, Shannon
Monica Garrity
November 25, 2009
Cyndi
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Bernie and your son Tyler.
May your mother rest in peace and God be with you.
Nancy Sugrue
November 24, 2009
Cyndi, Bernie and Tyler,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy North
November 24, 2009
My deceased husband, Dick North, thought Ma Bean was not only one of the best bus drivers, but also was, in her own way, an extension of the East Lyme sports program. I recall a story that Dick told me. One of the ELHS football teams had lost an away game. Ma Bean, the driver that day,figured the team was too rowdy, considering that loss. On the way back to the high school, she pulled the bus over until the team was quiet, so they could think about things. Then she started the now "quiet" journey homeward. I wonder if Ma Bean is driving a "Magic School Bus" on her final journey homeward. My regards to her family.
BobbiJo Matthewson
November 24, 2009
Cyndi, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David Morgan
November 24, 2009
Mrs. Bean - Your faith has made you whole - Go in peace
Veraliz Williams
November 24, 2009
Cindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this time of loss. Feel comforted that your mom is looking down on you and will be your guardian angel.
Carl Morgan
November 24, 2009
To the "Little Beans",
Although I haven't been to Old Lyme in many, many years, I will always remember when your Mom came over to our house and my Grandma loved visiting with her! The greatest thing about your Mom was her immense smile, and her winsome laugh... she'll ALWAYS be in my memory. May God bless you and give you the strength to get through this.
With fond rememberences,
November 24, 2009
Cindy, Tyler & Bernie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ma Bean is now receiving her audience in a much better place. So very sorry for your loss. We are here if you need anything.
Always,
Lisa and Donovan
Donna Walker
November 24, 2009
To the family
I worked with "Ma" at the time she lost both her son and husband, her family was first and foremost in her life, only her faith gave her the strength to carry on. She was known for her loyalty, love and laughter. What a generous public servant and great woman.
November 24, 2009
Cindy,
I am truely sorry for your loss and I admire your courage at her bed side. I remember at your dad's service she gave me a hug and said "it's like losing an uncle" and now it is like losing an aunt. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Roxanne
Deborah Campbell
November 23, 2009
To the family of Roberta Bean,
I am sorry for your loss my prayers with you. I remember how caring she was for the kids on her bus. The last day of school before I graduated high school she handed me a card for graduation with a 1976 half dollar taped inside. To this day I still have the card and the half dollar every now and then I will pull it out of the box that I have it and remember I was so touched by her kindness.
November 23, 2009
"Bob, Cynthia and Family, Even though we have never met I would like to offer my condolences on the passing of your Mom. She baby sat for my son when he was 2 years old. She was the best. He would be so happy going to "Ma Bean's" house. I have since moved from CT and haven't seen your Mom in years. She truly was a special lady. My
thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Emilie (Fazzino) Krogrud, (Palm Bay, Fl)
Pat Getchell
November 23, 2009
To Cyn,Tyler,Bob,
There are know words to express how great your mom was..Ma Bean will hold a special place in all our hearts..She will be greatly miss....The years we all spent in Old Lyme Ct will always be apart of our world..God Bless and WE love you Pat&Getch
Debbie Hume
November 23, 2009
Cyndi, I want you to know how much I am thinking you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie
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