Linda L. Bean, whose grandfather founded L.L. Bean, died on Saturday, March 23, at the age of 82.
Bean was a businesswoman who founded Linda Bean’s Perfect Maine and Linda Bean’s Maine Lobster among other ventures in hospitality.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Linda L. Bean,” said Veronika Carlson, president of Linda Bean’s Perfect Maine. “Linda was known for her amazing work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit as well as her pride and dedication to her home state of Maine and L.L.Bean, the company her grandfather founded.”
Bean lived in Port Clyde.
“Our hearts go out to her family and friends,” Carlson said.