Passed away at the Hotel Dieu Hospital, Sherbrooke, QC, on Sunday, October 9th, 2011 at the age of ninety years. Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Guy Woodard and the late Grace Reed and loving wife of the late Gordon Bean. She was the dear mother of Tom ( Wenda ), Kathleen ( Tony ), Chris ( Judy ), Fred ( Monique ), Greg ( Bonnie ) and Nick. She will also be sadly missed by Helene. Mary Jean was the cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. She is survived by her sisters Betty ( Steve ) Holmes, Barbara ( Stewart ) Reed and Nancy ( Ken ) Elliot, predeceased by her sister Jo-Anne Rand ( Tom ) and brother Philip. Woodard ( Beryl ). Mary Jean was a well respected teacher who taught at the North Hatley Consolidation School and Alexander Galt. Internment at the Reedsville Cemetery, Friday, October 28, 2011 at 3 PM. Reception to follow at the North Hatley Community Club to celebrate her life. Arrangements entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home 3006 College St. Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1T9 819-564-1750 www.casshomes.ca