VASSALBORO – Sylvia Taylor Bowman LeRoy, 85, passed away on May 30, 2022, at home with her family at her side.Sylvia was born September 28, 1936, in Skowhegan the daughter of Elmer Taylor and Esther Grace (Brown) Taylor LowellShe attended Augusta Schools and graduated from Cony High School in 1954. She worked for the State of Maine for over 50 years, first in Human Resources and then Motor Vehicle until her retirement at age 62 and then, after a short retirement, she went back to work in DHHS Human Resources until the age of 79.She was an avid football fan and loved the New England Patriots, especially Tom Brady who she affectionately referred to as “Tommy”.Her family is very grateful to all her friends that shared their friendship and love for her over the years. They would like to especially thank her long-time friends Carol Brann, Donna Bowman, Mary Ann Fortin and Darlene Beau for being close to her side through this last year.She was predeceased by her grandson, Michael Beach.She is survived by her daughter Cindy Beach and husband Howard of Vassalboro, grandson Todd Beach and wife Deborah of Manchester, two great grandsons Charlie Stein and Mark Beach of Manchester, sister-in-law Donna Bowman of Fairfield, and many extended family and friends.A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 11:00 AM in the Cross Hill Cemetery in Vassalboro. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, One Church Street, Augusta where condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.The family would like to thank MaineGeneral Hospice, especially her nurse Theresa for her tender, compassionate care, and request those who wish send donations in Sylvia’s memory to MaineGeneral Hospice, P O Box 828,Waterville, ME 04903.

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