Paul E. Bowes, a former psychiatric nurse’s aide and chef at Pete’s Deli (which was formerly at Grace and Clark), passed away Oct. 18. He was 62.

Bowes was the beloved life partner of the late Frank Wells and a cherished friend of Pat Taluc, Tracey Hall, Horace Rainey and many others, both here and departed.

Services are private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bowes’s name to Howard Brown Health Center, Development Office, 4025 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60613; 773-388-1600.