Mr. Leroy I. Champagne, 87 , of Auburn, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Mr. Champagne was born on April 14, 1939 in Keene, N.H. the son of Ernest and Agnes Patterson Champagne. He attended schools in New Hampshire and was a graduate of Auburn Community College. He started his career in retail having managed over 30 different stores. He owned an operated Champagne Convenient Mart and Gas Station prior to opening his own tax service, Leroy Isaac Tax Services, a business he operated for 30 years. For many years he drove school bus locally. As a licensed private pilot he enjoyed flying and boating.

He will be missed by many, especially his wife of 69 years, Beverly (Carey) Champagne; his children, Brian (Ada), Bruce, Bonnie (Tim Clancy), grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased along with his parents by his sister, son Leroy and daughter- in-law Terry.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Farrell’s Funeral Service, Inc., 84 South Street, Auburn.