Raymonde Bean
February 10, 1929 — November 19, 2015
Raymonde “Rae” M. Bean, 86, of Agawam, Mass. passed away peacefully on November 19, 2015 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Bruce B. Bean, their daughters Regina Gilbert (Michael) of Sharon Springs, New York and Renee Bean (Dawn Leach) of Columbus, Ohio, her brother Paul Morneault of Montreal, grandsons Matthew Gilbert (Heather) of Wamego, Kansas, Shaun Gilbert (Carolyn) of Carson City, Nevada and great grandchildren Madison, Sebastian, Mira and Dylan Gilbert. Rae is predeceased by her sister Fernande Pelletier and brothers Roland, Gaston, Charles, and George Morneault. Rae was born in St. Jacques, New Brunswick, Canada to Regis and Cecile Morneault. She obtained a degree as a registered nurse at the Hotel Dieu in Edmundston, New Brunswick and relocated to Springfield, Mass. upon her marriage to Bruce in 1954. She was a compassionate nurse for the sick and dying and quite skilled in needle crafts including the knitting of socks, hats and mittens for those less fortunate. She also made many beautiful handmade sweaters, pillows, socks, and baby clothes for family and friends As a devoted Catholic Rae was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist church in Agawam, served as a Eucharistic minister and took part in the Nocturnal Adoration Society. Rae loved to cook and bake for her friends and family. She and her husband Bruce were avid candlepin bowlers and Rae was proud to be ranked as the top woman bowler in her league. They also loved to play golf and travel. Special thanks to Zusman Hospice for skillfully and tenderly caring for Rae and making her comfortable in her final hours. There will be a private viewing for the family on Monday, November 23 followed by a mass of Christian Burial for family and friends at St. Timothy Church, 188 Thomas Lane, Columbus at 10:30 a.m. A memorial service celebrating Rae’s life will be scheduled in February. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to:
The Gray House
22 Sheldon Street
Springfield, MA 01107
www.grayhouse.org