Alan Roy Gowen

Alan Roy Gowen, 75, died June 27, 2025, at a hospital in Bangor, Maine, surrounded by his family, after suffering a catastrophic spinal injury resulting from a fall while hiking in Acadia National Park on June 25th. He was born November 2, 1949, in Bethesda, MD, the son of Paul and Marie Gowen. Alan was the best family man. He was a friend, a mentor, a master artist-craftsman, an athlete, an inspiration. He built successful businesses as a contractor and cabinetmaker and generously volunteered his time. Ever eager to share his love of running and the outdoors, he created the Hashawha Hills 50k Trail Run in 2008 and served as race director until 2023. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched. We ask that you remember him not for the way his life ended, but for the way it was lived: with humor, determination, and as much time as possible spent in the mountains. Alan is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Pamela; his daughter, Charlotte (Chris) Parsons of Colchester, VT; his son, Jonathan (Meghan) of Catonsville, MD; four beloved grandchildren: Graham, Jack, Grace, and Layla; brothers, Bradford (Maribeth) and Kevin, both of Washington, DC; sisters-in-law Allyn Farley and Beth Wilcox, both of Lakeland, FL; and nieces, nephews, and many friends considered family. Alan was predeceased by his parents. The family invites relatives and friends to a casual gathering to share memories and lunch on Sunday, August 17, 2025 from 11:00-2:00 at Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158. Alan's family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the all-volunteer Mount Desert Island Search and Rescue team for their kindness and expertise during such traumatic moments. Donations in Alan's memory can be made to either MDI SAR (online at www.mdisar.org or via mail at P.O. Box 493, Bar Harbor, ME 04609) or to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (online at www.michaeljfox.org or via mail at P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741).