Tony Bean

HARRISON — Tony Lee Bean, 49, of Harrison died at home Monday, March 3, 2014 after a long illness.

Tony was born in Bridgton on Dec. 2, 1964 to Leon and Pauline Bean.

Tony worked at various places throughout his life, but he was the happiest when he was working on dairy farms, a trait that he inherited from his father.

Tony’s life was never easy, and he suffered for many years with a heart condition, but he was always ready with a good joke, and he always had a smile on his face.

Tony loved fishing (he always caught the big ones!), canoeing, camping, spending time with friends and family, and morning coffee at Brenda’s. He really enjoyed working with his friend, Marc, and he was always willing to lend a hand to anyone else who needed one. Tony spent the last few months taking care of his mother, who was ill with breast cancer until her death in December.

Tony is survived by two sisters, Tracey Robitaille of Bryant Pond and Tammy McAllister of Oxford; a brother, James of Harrison; his stepmother, Joyce Bean of Norway; five nieces and four nephews; uncles, aunts and cousins.

Tony was predeceased by both parents.

A private burial will be held in the spring for family and Tony’s closest friends. Arrangements were made by Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, South Paris.