William H. "Bill" Bean

AUGUSTA -- A Mass of Christian burial for William H. "Bill" Bean, who died April 14, 2009, was celebrated Tuesday morning, April 21, 2009, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with the Rev. Frank Morin, pastor, officiating. Altar servers were Lorraine and Valmont Beaudry. Organist was David Stewart and soloist was Tina Theberge.

The first reading was given by daughter-in-law Louise Bean and the second reading was given by grandson Daniel Pomerleau. Taking part in the offertory procession were grandchildren Nena Cunningham and Darren Bean.

Personal remarks and a poem written by son Donald Bean were read by Donald. Personal remarks by son Roland Bean were read by Daniel Pomerleau. Daughter Nancy Dumont chose and dedicated to her siblings a special song, "Daddy's Hands," that was sung by Tina Theberge in memory of their father.

There were representatives from St. Michael Parish, Veterans Memorial American Legion Post 205 and other American Legion Posts, Maine Veterans' Home, Dana's Barber Shop, Augusta Civic Center, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, the Veterans Affairs Center at Togus and various other businesses and organizations.

Pallbearers were two of his sons, William R. Bean and Donald Bean, along with grandsons Troy Merrill, William F. Bean, Cory Cormier, Jason Pomerleau, Ryan Bean and David G. Dumont.

Committal prayers were offered in the Rev. Leonard Leclair Memorial Chapel by the Rev. Morin. Members of the American Legion conducted a brief ceremony followed by military honors provided by members of both the Navy and the American Legion. Burial followed in Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta.