NORWAY — Carroll E. “Cack” Bean Sr., 89, of Hanover, died with family by his side early Thursday morning, April 4, 2019 at Norway Center, where he resided for the past 10 months.

He was born on March 28, 1930, in Hanover, a son of Wesley V. and Elizabeth (Hodgkins) Bean.

Cack worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator most of his working career, and it took him and his family throughout the state over the years.

His passion in life was music and entertaining others, whether it was as a radio humorist, a songwriter, strumming his guitar or picking on his Dobro alongside his family. Cack brought smiles to many faces with his witty humor and toe-tapping music. He enjoyed playing at countless venues over the years, but a favorite was his beloved Grace Fellowship Church. 

Cack is survived by his children, Cacky Bean Jr. of Swanton, Vt., John Bean of Baker City, Oregon, Charlie Bean of Sebago, Doug Bean of Mount Vernon, Chip Bean of Errol, NH, and Becky Bean of Hanover; 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice “Bea” Bean on Nov. 25, 2006; three brothers and two sisters, including his twin sister, Carolyn.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Grace Fellowship Church, 10 Poplar Street, Oxford.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Cack’s memory may be made to the church.

Arrangements are in the care of Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.chandlerfunerals.com