Michael Scott Aughnay

Michael Scott Aughnay, 76, of Fairview, NC passed away on May 4, 2025. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Frank William Aughnay and June Mix Aughnay, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lucy P. Aughnay, a sister Lynda A. Bachman and nieces Kristin Aughnay, Erin Pickrell and Shannon Rask.

Michael served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a loving husband, brother and uncle. He enjoyed the outdoors and many sports, including cycling, sailing, tennis and in later years pickle ball, golf, and hiking. He was a wine enthusiast and he and Lucy traveled widely to many different wine regions in the world over their years together.

He also liked working with his hands and creating. He helped design their first home in north Asheville as well as designing and building the wine cellar for that home. He was very loving and loyal to his family and friends and will be very missed.

A visitation is planned for Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road.

The family requests donations to Memory Care, 100 Far Horizons Lane, Asheville 28803 in lieu of flowers.