ALROY ALFRED AUNCHMAN

MESA, Ariz. — Alroy Alfred Aunchman, 76, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. Born in Middlebury, Vt., he was the beloved son of Alfred Aunchman and Priscilla (Lowell) Aunchman. Alroy grew up on his family’s farm in Addison, Vt., a place that shaped his love of hard work and his appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. It was there he met and later married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn (Patten) Aunchman. Together, they built a beautiful life rooted in love, laughter, and adventure.

After leaving the farm, Alroy worked for the Vergennes Water District before spending many dedicated years at Blodgett Ovens in Burlington, where he remained until his retirement. Retirement, however, didn’t slow Alroy down — it allowed him to pursue his true passion of working with his hands, opening a small auto repair shop out of his garage, where he was happiest fixing cars and helping neighbors.

Throughout their life together, Alroy and Marilyn traveled, lived in various places, and formed lifelong friendships wherever they went. Their love for family, friends, and animals — especially Marilyn’s horses — warrants special thanks to the Jackson family, dear friends whose kindness, laughter, and love meant the world to Alroy and Marilyn over the years.

Alroy was a proud member of the American Legion Post 14 and the Eagles Club of Vergennes, where he created lasting memories and friendships that he treasured deeply.

He is survived by his loving siblings, Sis (Michael) Babcock, Leisa Deyette, Cheryl (George) Cox, Pam (Richard) Maynard, Elroy (Melissa Sullivan) Aunchman, and Marilyn’s brother, William (Cheryle) Patten. He also leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; his beloved wife, Marilyn (Patten) Aunchman; his sisters-in-law Carol Patten and Verna (Patten) Duprey; his brothers-in-law Glen Deyette, Robert Duprey Sr. and David Little; his niece Candace Little; and his nephew Merrill Patten.

In honor of Alroy’s love for animals, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society in Middlebury, Vt. Per Alroy’s wishes, there will be no calling hours, and a private burial will take place at a later date. ◊