Frederick S. Bean, age 88, of Salem, NH died Thursday at Salemhaven, Salem, NH. Fred was born in Bethel, Maine.
He graduated from Lawrence High School, Bryant and Stratton Business College and Williams College School of Banking. He retired as Senior Vice President of Shawmut Bank of Boston after 35 years in management at Arlington Trust Company in Lawrence, MA. A U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, he enlisted at the age of 17 and served as a Signalman Second Class aboard the U.S.S. Grosse Pointe (PC-1546) in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged in April 1946 and was awarded the American Area and Asiatic Pacific Campaign Ribbons and World War II Victory Medal.
For many years, Fred was active in community affairs and served as President of Salemhaven, Treasurer of S.A.R.C., Treasurer of Kiwanis, Director of Salem Boy’s Club, Commissioner of Salem Housing Authority and was a Life Member of VFW Post #8546, Salem, NH. He was also an Eagle Scout. Fred enjoyed tennis and won a tennis competition in his youth. He enjoyed traveling. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish and was an active member of the finance committee for many years.
He was predeceased by children, Deborah and Daniel Bean.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Geraldine M. (Desrochers) Bean of Salem, NH; his children, Stephen Bean and wife Linda of Antrim, NH, Janice Hogan of Derry, NH, Brian Bean and wife Lisa of Saco, ME, Jeffrey Bean and companion Tea of Pelham, NH, Kevin “Randy” Bean of Salem, NH, Terrance Bean and companion Elisabeth of Bradford, MA; his sister, Mary Hager of Pompano Beach, FL, 10 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial visitation will be Monday August 25th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Parish, Salem, NH. Burial at Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH.
Contributions in Frederick’s name may be made to: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 or the American Diabetes Association, 249 Canal St, Manchester, NH 03101.