She was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Nov. 22, 1932, a daughter of Oliver and Dorothy (Lichty) Ramsaur.
Nathalie graduated from Whitehall High School in Fullerton, Pennsylvania. One July 4th in Old Orchard Beach while watching the fireworks, a young man named Marshall, tripped over her foot, and five months later, one month after her 21st birthday, they were married. Their daughter Deborah was born 11 months later.
Nathalie graduated from Westchester State Teachers College, Westchester, Pennsylvania, Class of 1954. She accepted her teaching position, teaching in many locations, but spent most of her career in Old Orchard Beach.
She was the choir director and organist of Trinity Episcopal Church for many years. She loved to sing and play piano. She also liked crossword puzzles and was an accomplished artist, specializing in landscape oils.
Through her teachings in life, the family has wonderful memories that will be cherished forever. She will be greatly missed.
She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years Marshall E. Bean on Dec. 11, 2013 and by one brother Donald in 1985.
She is survived by her daughter Deborah Caras and her husband George of Lowell, Massachusetts and two grandchildren Matthew Caras and his wife Alison and their son Benjamin and Stephanie Carlson and her husband Justin and their daughter Haley.
Visiting hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, 87 James St., Saco. Burial will be private in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco.
To view Nathalie’s memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com
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