Donald W. (Don) Bean, 93, formerly of Freedom Drive, died June 16, 2016 at Westview Meadows. Don was born August 23, 1922 in Corinth, ME, at home, son of Everett C. (E. Carroll) and Grace (Brann) Bean. A 1940 graduate from Higgins Classical Institute, a high school, in Charleston, ME, he attended The University of Maine, Orono, ME for one year and then enlisted in the Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet. Called to active duty in January, 1943, he graduated from flight training in November as a 2nd Lieut. He was later assigned to the 384 Bomb Group of The Eighth Air Force in England as a B17 bomber pilot. He completed 31 combat missions over Eastern Europe, the last as Deputy Group Air Commander with the rank of Captain. Returning to civilian life, he met and married Dorothy (Dottie) B. Burke, RN, of Bangor, ME. He found employment in the property insurance field as an Insurance Adjuster with The General Adjustment Bureau and worked in Augusta, ME for seven years. The Vermont Mutual Insurance Co. recruited him in 1955 and he, with his wife and two daughters moved to Montpelier. His family promptly increased by a son, and Don applied himself to his new work; eventually retiring in 1987 as Vice President of Claims of that good company. Don was a Secretary of Rotary Club of Montpelier for many years; also a Mason, and a Past Patron of The Eastern Star. In retirement, he and his wife were avid Scottish country dancers and he enjoyed flying with his pilot son, reading, puzzles, and traveling with family. He is survived by his three children: Brenda Bean and her husband, Phil Morse of Montpelier; Donna Willett and her husband, Mike of Barre; and Greg Bean and his wife, Pam of Burlington. He is also survived by four grandchildren - Sarah Patterson; Jennifer Willett with daughters Makenzie and Madilynn; Chris Willett; and Scott Masch with his wife, Kim, and daughters Katelyn and Christina. Also by a brother, Omar Bean and his wife, Euretta of Millinocket, ME; and a sister, Helen Grasser, of Lamoine, ME; and by several nieces with offsprings and a nephew. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Dottie. Calling hours will be held at Guare & Sons Funeral Home on Sunday, June 26 between 2 PM and 4 PM. He and wife Dottie are to be buried at a later date in Wilton, ME. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Rotary Club of Montpelier, PO Box 441, Montpelier, VT 05601. The motto of Rotary is "Service Above Self" and this describes Don Bean.