NORTH VASSALBORO – Wayne Ellison Bowers Sr. of North Vassalboro passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Jan. 17, 2022.Wayne was born on Oct. 5, 1941 in Cambridge, Mass. Wayne graduated from Tewksbury High School and went on to obtain his Bachelors Degree in Chemistry from the Lowell Technical Institute. This led to a long, successful career as a industrial chemist, which included numerous patents with some still in use to this day.Wayne’s passions included traveling to St Croix, Vieques, the Wild River, Las Vegas and many other destinations with family and friends. Wayne took great pride in his vegetable garden including growing all the ingredients for the most delicious garlic dill pickles. Wayne loved cooking up a big meal for the family and was always up for a game of cribbage. Other passions were spending time with family on the “lanai”, fishing, and a lifelong love of music.Wayne is survived by his loving husband, Mathew Pitcher and their beloved dog Frisco; his son Wayne E. Bowers Jr., his daughter Robyn Bowers-Pfeffer and her husband Ira; as well as six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Wayne was very close to his in-laws, Peter and the late Jane Pitcher, Suzanne Pelkey and her husband Scott and their beautiful family.Wayne was predeceased by his parents; sister Carole; ex-wife Valerie; and daughter Wendy.The family would like to thank the Hospice staff at MaineGeneral for the compassionate care they provided to Wayne. A special thanks to Nurse Kramer, who in the final days, helped to ensure Wayne was comfortable, and his passing was dignified and peaceful.In lieu of flowers,please consider a donation in Wayne’s name to the: Vassalboro Food Pantry