CABOT – Winnifred Alice “Winnie” Bean, 83, of Punta Gorda, Florida, and formerly of Cabot, whose daughter Terri Carlyle works at National Life, died Dec. 19, 2016, with her family by her side, in Port Charlotte, Florida.
She was born March 12, 1933, in Calais, Maine, to Ervin and Alice MacDonald. Winnie spent her early years in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and Perry, Maine, before moving to South Ryegate, Vermont, and attending Cabot School. While attending Cabot High School, she met the love of her life, Harold “Red” Bean. They were married on March 23, 1952, and shared their lives for over 64 years.
Mrs. Bean was a homemaker and state of Vermont employee while her husband was a truck driver. Since 2001, they have lived in Punta Gorda, Florida, where they have numerous friends. For many years, she was an active member of the Cabot School PTA, as well as the Cabot chapter of the Eastern Star. Her interests included family, oil painting, reading, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She devoted much of her time and energy to her family.
Winnie is survived by her loving husband, Harold Bean; sister, Marion Clark; children Ralph Bean, Kim (Kevin) Woodruff, Terri (Dion) Carlyle and Scott Bean; grandchildren Tasia (Shawn) Benham, Kailey Carlyle and Nichole Woodruff; and her two precious great-grandsons, Oliver and Wesley.
A private memorial service for immediate family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice, 1158 Veronica, Port Charlotte, FL. Tidewell staff provided wonderful care for Winnie and her family during her final days.
To leave an online condolence, please visit www.charlottememorial.com. Arrangements entrusted to Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory.