Anne Gail (MERRICK) Torrey of Almond, NY passed away peacefully Saturday April 20, 2024 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Born March 5, 1952 in Wellsville, NY. Anne was predeceased by her parents Moses E. and Pauline M. (BIXBY) Merrick, Step-mother Verna (GOOD) Merrick, Brothers: James, Lynford, Stephan, sister Mary Good, and son Bryan Adams.
Anne is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Richard M. Torrey, daughter Katri J. Adams (Jay White). Grandchildren: Andru J. Russo, Katilea M. Adams, Heath White (Macenzie), Shawn White (Kayla), Michelle White (Billy), Celab and Kyler White, Chilaleah Ormsby and Annastazia White, various Uncles, Aunts, cousins, and grandchildren.
surviving siblings Roger Merrick, Janice Ireland (Dana), John Merrick, J. Clifford Good (Veronica), J. Willard Good, Carol Kelley, Phillip Good (Kathy), Diane Nolt (Ben), Joel Good (Barb), J. Loren Good and Andrew Good and grandchildren, cousins, nephews, nieces and their families.
A 1970 Whitesville School graduate, she played in the school band and was a cheerleader for the sports teams. Anne was an active member of the Almond Community Church, a lifetime member of the Almond Fire Department, Keuka Lake Amateur Radio Association, a volunteer reading tutor, and served on the board at the Allegany County ARC.
She enjoyed camping, yard sales, gardening, crafts, sewing and reading. Most of all She loved spending time with family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday May 4, 2024 at 1pm at the Almond Community Church in Almond NY with burial to follow at the local Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you send a donation to the Almond Community Church.
