Perley Beane Obituary (1942 - 2025)

Waterville - Perley G. Beane, 83, passed away on September 9, 2025, at Lakewood Continuing Care in Waterville. Perley was born on January 28, 1942, in Skowhegan, the son of George and Hedwidge (Falardeau) Beane. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1959. After graduating, he worked night shifts on log drives at Scott Paper to pay for college. He graduated from Thomas College in 1962. After completing his studies, he began teaching at Jackman High School and subsequently became principal there. Looking for a change in career, he became business manager at Pine View mobile homes in Winslow. He was later appointed director of the Waterville Housing Authority. In 1971, under his leadership, the seven story Elm Towers living complex opened. He later served as director of the Maine Affordable Housing Alliance and Community development in Madison. Perley also served on many boards including the Salvation Army, Seton Village, Lakewood/Inland Hospital, and KVCAP. In 2004, he was honored by the Maine Legislature for over 40 years of public service across all levels of government. He is also a Past Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge #905 in Waterville. Perley was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Sue (Hart) Beane. He is survived by his brother John Beane and his wife Donna, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins, many from the Waterville and Jackman area. His family would like to thank the great staff at Lakewood for their care, support, and kindness to Perley and family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 19th, 2025, at 10:00am, at Corpus Christi Parish, Silver Street, Waterville. Committal prayers and burial will follow at St. Francis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood, 220 Kennedy Memorial Dr. Waterville, Maine, 04901.