Shirley Mae Bean Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shirley Mae Bean (Thunder Bay, Ontario), who passed away on August 19, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Mae Bean to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Ralph Bean; her parents, Frank Sambray and Lillian Sambray; her in-laws, Ina and Benjamin Bean; her sister Joyce Heilman; and her great grandchild Lydia Mae.

She is survived by: her children, Susan Veltri (Nick), Kathryn Bean (Albert), David Bean (Donna) and Jennifer Anderson (Wayne); her grandchildren, Kari, Kristi, Kelli, Liana, Michael, Ashley, Kurtis, Soraya, Miranda and Alexis; and her brother Bob Sambray (Fran). She is also survived by 22 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, if you would like to donate in her memory, donations may be directed to Ronald McDonald House (Toronto), The Jaida Project (Suicide and Mental Health Awareness), The DEK Foundation (Overdose Awareness and Prevention), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) or First Wesley Church.