Ian Michael Beagan
BIDDEFORD – Ian Michael Beagan, 34, of Biddeford, died on July 10, 2024, at his home after losing his long, hard fought battle with PTSD, mental illness and addiction.
He was born on June 17, 1990 in Boston, Mass. to Michael Ernest Beagan III and Mary Kathryn (Roop) Beagan.
He was a 2008 graduate of Needham High School in Needham, Mass. and was currently attending the University of Southern Maine, studying to become a social worker.
Ian served his country as a medic in the U.S. Army and fought in Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division.
Growing up, he played piano and then later drums in the middle school jazz ensemble. His favorite sports were hockey and lacrosse. He loved to travel; in 8th grade he visited the U.K. and in high school, South Africa. After returning from the service he traveled to Haiti to volunteer at a medical clinic serving the citizens of L’Asile. He spent a few years living in San Diego, Calif., and during this time ran a wilderness marathon in Texas.
He loved animals, (especially his rescue cat, Loki), Legos, music, reading, his family, and discussing current events,
He was passionate about reaching out to and embracing people on the margins of society—the hungry, the unhoused, the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, folks struggling with mental health and addiction and anyone who was lonely and needed a friend.
He was predeceased by his cousin, Sherri Roop; and uncle, Stephen Roop.
He is survived by his parents, Michael and Mary Kathryn “Kathy” of Biddeford; his brothers Colin and Cameron Beagan of Somerville, Mass. and Colin’s fiancé, Camilla Lima of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents Marty and Mary Jane Roop of Auburn, and paternal grandparents Michael and Carol Beagan of Bangor; and his aunts and uncles Marty and Stephanie Roop of Cave Creek, Ariz., Larry and Mia Roop of Burlington, Mass., Bob and Annie Beagan of South Portland, Tim Beagan of Biddeford, and Susan and Steve Berry of Hermon; as well as his loving cousins Stephanie St.Laurent, Joseph Roop, Stephen Roop, Kelly Buckles, John Roop, Madeline Roop, Sarah Beagan, Ryan Beagan, Meagan Berry, Joshua Berry and all of their wonderful spouses and children.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday, July 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Dennett Craig and Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., Saco. A funeral service will be held Monday, July 22 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 15 Cleveland St., Saco. A burial will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. at Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery, 83 Stanley Rd., Springvale.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to
Seeds of Hope
Neighborhood Center,
35 South St.,
Biddeford, ME 04005
seedsofhope4me.org; or the
Maine Suicide Prevention
Program of NAMI
(National Alliance on Mental Illness) Maine:
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