Ronald Bean

Ronald Bean

Waterford, VT - Ronald "Ron" H. Bean, of Waterford, VT, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the Lafayette Center in Franconia, NH, surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born on January 17, 1947, in Concord, NH to the late Herbert "Jim" & Marion (Bernier) Bean of Bow, NH. He grew up in Davisville, NH and was a 1965 graduate of Simonds Free High School in Warner, NH. He attended Utah State University in Logan, Utah. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy, where he was stationed on the USS Richard E. Byrd and the USS Farragut.

Ron was employed in his earlier years by Howard Johnson's Restaurant and Harry's Steakhouse, both in Concord, NH. He also worked for Moore Business Forms in Manchester, NH. It was there that he met Ernie, Mo, and Bill, making lifelong friendships that lasted nearly 50 years. Ron was Office Manager of Bag Balm in Lyndonville, VT and enjoyed working there for many years before retiring in 2013.

Ron will be remembered for many things that left a legacy. He enjoyed golfing and had two hole-in-ones. He enjoyed riding his beloved Harley Davidson motorcycle. He volunteered in his community, most notably by participating in the annual Toys for Tots drive. Above all, Ron cherished his family and friends. He was a proud Papa to his grandchildren and always looked forward to his vacations at Pine Point in Maine with Candy. He enjoyed fishing and created many memories with his good friends Ernie, Mo, Bill and Donny, who were always by Ron's side. He was a beloved family member and a true friend to many.

Ron is survived by his wife, Candy Bean; daughters Kimberly (James) Macenas, Jessie (Donald) Therrien, Audra (Andrew) Sicard, Erin (Donald) Patoine, & Laura (Jesse) Maxwell; grandchildren Chelsea (Edward) Sheppard, Kayla (Thomas) Cantrell, Dylan Therrien, Lily (fiancé Scott Walters) Therrien, Allison (Davin) Hagman, Austin Sicard, Aiden Sicard, Wyatt Patoine, Eli Patoine, Odin Patoine, Gunner Brown, Albie Maxwell, Everett Maxwell & Iris Maxwell; great-grandchildren Cole Sheppard, Autumn Sheppard, Olivia Cantrell & Henry Hagman; sister Laurel (Roland) Gamelin; brother Marlon (Tracy) Bean; sisters-in-law Kathi (Larry) Stewart & Gail (Dennis) Henson; longtime friends Ernie, Mo, Donny, Bill & Tammy; as well as his nieces and their families. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Gerald Bean.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Lafayette Center for their dedicated and excellent care for Ron over the last several months.

We will always remember Ron's favorite phrase: "To the moon with you, Alice."

A graveside service with military honors will be held in the spring at Evans Cemetery in Bow, NH.

Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at saylesfh.com