Alan J. Ayotte

OXFORD - Alan J. Ayotte, 75, also known as Grandpa Chocolate and Alley Cat, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus in Worcester, with his loving family by his side.

He is survived by three children, Karen L. Lovejoy and her husband Thomas (Scott) of Brooklyn, CT, Alan J. Ayotte Jr. and his wife Amanda of Upton, and Nicole R. Murray and her husband Craig of Oxford; his amazing and loving partner of 20 years Kelly Joyce of Webster; three bonus children, April Chevalier and her husband Joshua of Webster, Keith Joyce and his wife Jackie Smith of Whitinsville, and Samantha Benvie of Webster. He leaves 10 grandchildren, Jason (who is currently deployed with the US Army), Hailey (Hailey-Baby), Sara, Jayden, Jordan, Ryder, Finn, Holly (Holly-Honey), Hannah, and River; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his bonus daughter Nicole Joyce who died in 2024; a brother Leo A. Ayotte who died in 2011, and a sister Peggy Fredette. He also leaves his long-standing best friend, the Charter Cable Remote.

He was born in Worcester on June 8, 1950, son of the late Leo A. and Vivian (Kirby) Ayotte, Sr. and lived most of his life in Oxford before moving to Webster three years ago. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1968 and was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, having been stationed in Okinawa during the Vietnam War.

Mr. Ayotte had many jobs over the years, and was famous for missing many, many Mondays, which earned him the name "Mr. Monday." He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 58 in Oxford. In his younger days, he was a Little League coach in Oxford and enjoyed bowling and playing softball.

Alan loved sports, tank tops, playing horseshoes, and making donations to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. His family meant everything to him. He would regularly attend Ryder's football games unless it was too hot, too cold, too crowded, or too far. He spoke fluent sarcasm and pun, and was known by his family to have ESP(N).

Upon the family's request, please wear your favorite team clothing while attending services, unless you are a Yankee fan, then you must wear formal attire (his rules).

Calling hours are Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1-4 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home 357 Main Street, Oxford MA. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the conclusion of calling hours. Burial will be at a later date at North Cemetery in Oxford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 58, 227 Main St., Oxford MA 01540.