Gwendolyn ‘’Gwen’’ Torrey

Gwendolyn ‘’Gwen’’ Torrey, aged 85, of Asheville, NC, passed away November 5, 2025.

Gwen was born January 1, 1940, in Dover-Foxcroft and raised in Wiscasset, ME. She loved teaching and taught gifted education in West Virginia. She loved family, dogs (especially labradors) playing board games, and visiting beaches, museums and lighthouses.

In addition to her parents, Gwen is preceded in passing by her first husband, Donald Cowan; second husband, Richard Torrey; daughter, Valerie Cowan; and grandson, Jason Cowan.

Gwen is survived by her children, Gregory (Debbie) Cowan, Donna Marcelo, Mike (Karen) Cowan, Kat Moore, and Steve Cowan; brothers, Stuart (LaVerne) Wyman, John (Joanne) Wyman, and Llewellyn (Betty) Wyman; 10 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held June 13, 2026 at 11:00 am at Dover- Foxcroft.

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