Wayne Harold Bean, 68, formerly of Lincoln Heights, Claremont died Wednesday morning February 24, 2010 at the home of his daughter in Claremont, surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer.

He was born in Woodsville, NH on May 16, 1941 the son of Harold and Anita (Huse) Bean and had resided in Claremont since 1961.

He was a graduate of Bradford Academy.

Wayne was a Veteran of the National Guard from 1958-1965. He had worked as a plumber for Marro Plumbing & Heating, City Plumbing & Heating, Limoges Oil Company and lastly was self employed for several years retiring in 2005.

Wayne enjoyed cooking, hunting, fishing and camp in Pittsburg, NH.

He was a thirty-two year member of the Elks and was instrumental with the start of the Copper Cannon program at the Elks.

He was also a former member of the VFW in Littleton.

The family includes two daughters, Bonnie Winot, Marsha Fowler and her husband Kenneth both of Claremont; one sister, Evelyn Gorham of Florida; four grandchildren, Rachel Winot, Hillary Winot, Jacob Fowler, Jaclynn Fowler; one niece, Debbie Miller and one nephew, Kevin Gorham.

Friends may call at the Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad Street on Friday evening February 26^th from 6 to 8 PM with an Elks service at 7:30.

Funeral Services will be held at the Stringer Funeral Home on Saturday, February 27^th at 10 AM with Rev. Priscilla Hull, officiating.

Interment will follow in Union Cemetery with military honors provided by the Claremont American Legion Post# 29

A reception will follow at the Elks Lodge.

The family suggests that donations can be made in his memory to the Cooper Cannon Fund C/O Elks, 54 Summer Street, Claremont, NH 03743 or the CVHC-Hospice, 958 John Stark Highway, Newport, NH 03743.