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Michael LeClair Obituary

1951-2014

BENTON - Mike P. LeClair "Grumpy," 62, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014, at home surrounded by his family, after battling cancer. He was born in Waterville, Maine, December 8, 1951, the son of Stanley and Jean (Lessard) LeClair. He served four years in the U.S. Army. He graduated from Waterville Adult Ed, receiving his Diploma, in 1988.

Mike was an active member in the community. He volunteered two years of his time to be the Director for S.A.D. 49 Special Olympics. He joined the Freemason's on April 19, 1990, and belonged to the Siloam Lodge # 92 of Fairfield, ME. He was also a dual member with Sebasticook Lodge #146 of Clinton, ME. He was District Deputy Grand Master for two years in District #12. Mike joined Eastern Star in September 1990. He was a member of Martha Washington Chapter #15 of Waterville, ME. He was also a dual member with Fireside #103 of Clinton, ME. He served as Worthy Patron for nine years in Martha Washington and for five years in Fireside. In 2002 he served as Worthy Grand Patron with Gretchen Brissette of Presque Isle as his Worthy Grand Matron.

He was also a member of the Order of the Amaranth, where he belonged to Faith Court #7 of Waterville, ME.

He served as Grand Royal Patron of the Order of the Amaranth for two years. For five years he was the Chairman of the Board for Waterville Rainbow Assembly # 21. He was an active member of Brown Memorial United Methodist Church of Clinton, ME. He was the Chairman of the Trustees and also participated with the Brown Memorial Players putting on mystery dinner theatre every year. Even while battling his cancer he still participated in the plays. He was also a member of the Clinton Lions Club.

Mike started Mike's Oil Service in 1992 as a "one-man show" and ultimately grew it into a multi-truck company with a vision to continue growing into the future.

Mike was an active member of the Maine Good Sam Club. He belonged to the Downeasters Chapter, where he was chapter president for four years. In 2014 he was elected as Maine Good Sam Club state director for 2015-2016.

Mike is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years, Sandy LeClair. He is also survived by three brothers and three sisters: Leo & Pat LeClair of Winslow, ME., Nancy & Joseph "Fred" Marshall of Oakland, ME., Danny & Janet LeClair of Waterville, ME., Jim LeClair of Waterville, ME., Tina & Ronald Gagnon of Benton, ME., Diana & Rich Combellick of Westbrook, ME. He is also survived by his six kids Patricia LeClair of Albion, ME., Eric Bacon of Sidney, ME., Robert LeClair of Anson, Me., Lisa Kaherl & William "Will" White (Fiancé) of Benton, ME., Jeremy & Denita Kaherl of Oakland, ME. He is also survived by many nieces & nephews. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Sierra, Kyra, Jonathan, Jasmine, Phillip, Elizabeth, Courtney, Jadea, and Kaili. Mike would always say "If I knew grandkids were this much fun, I would have had them first."

Thanks to all the nurses at MaineGeneral Medical Center, especially two special angels Jess D. & Shannon.

In lieu of flowers: Donations may be sent to Maine Special Olympics at (as this was near and dear to his heart): Special Olympics Maine, Attn: Linda, 125 John Roberts RD #5, South Portland, Me. 04106.

The memorial service will be held at Brown Memorial United Methodist Church 36 Church Street in Clinton, Maine on September 14, 2014 at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served afterwards at the church. There will be a Graveside service for family only at a time TBD.

Published by Morning Sentinel on Sep. 5, 2014.
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Mike was a good friend and I will miss him dearly. Will miss paying my bill and an hour or more later walking out after talking about just about anything under the sun. Mike was a good man and an asset to the community!

Bruce Tucker

September 19, 2014

Dear Sandy and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. You and Mike both touched the hearts and souls of so many people. He will be missed by so many of us left behind, May God Bless you and your family with His Love and keep you in his everlasting Care !!

Carol Crane,OES Keystone Chapter @78
(formerly of Sunset Chapter,
Skowhegan)

Carol Crabe

September 14, 2014

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Sandy and family as Mike was a great person whom I enjoyed working with at the Samborees breakfast.
Norm and Sandy Fournier, Pine Tree Gypsys

September 13, 2014

Sandy & John Antoniuk

September 12, 2014

Sandy, thinking of you every day. Sandy & John

Sandy Antoniuk

September 12, 2014

Sandy, we are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing into eternal rest. He was your best friend and will be greatly missed . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Louise and Peter Sterling

September 8, 2014

Sandy and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Jim & Evelyn Hall

September 8, 2014

Our prayers qre with you. Mike will be mised by so many.

Jean Hayock/Robert Lapointe

September 7, 2014

Prayers for Mike's Family. RIP Mike

Cheryl Bragg-Csengery

September 7, 2014

To Sandy and family
Mike was a wonderful man and I remember some wonderful times with you and Mike. May God bless you during this hard time. He will be missed. My love and prayer are with you. Star love Carol Cochran

September 7, 2014

Mike you were a unique and special person and the world was a better place with you in it. You will be deeply missed and fondly remebered buy all you leave behind. God speed my friend, no more suffering...

Jeff, Lisa and Benjamin Pierce

September 6, 2014

Thinking of you and the rest of Our big LeClair Family~ Thank you for all of your hard work with every Family Reunion. For always making me laugh and smile~ Frozen T -shirts that the kids loved as a game~?~ RIP Mike. You will definitely be missed by many~

Tori (Martin)Richards

September 6, 2014

Thank you Mike for all you did for Waterville Assembly. You were missed at the meeting last night and we will always miss you.

Becky & Barry Skilling

September 5, 2014

When I was a teenager Mike was a good friend of David "Ace" Gagne and we all sat around talking and having fun, we nicknamed Mike "Pecos" he was a quiet young man who was so nice to everyone.My deepest respect and condolences to his family and friends.

Lily (Michaud) Hanning

September 5, 2014

Sandy,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Doug & Carmen (Leclair) Manson

September 5, 2014

Sandy,
My deepest condolences for the passing of Mike. He was a good man. I know your heartache and wish there were words to ease the pain. The only thing I can say is hold onto your memories and take it one day at a time. My thoughts and prayers are going to be with you throughout the next several months.

Tina Libby (Pelotte)

September 5, 2014

He was a wonderful man who touched the hearts of not only the Waterville Rainbow girl but all of thw adults and girla thoughout thw state. He even took time to act like a penguin for me and was a huge influence on my life. My thoughts are with the family. Love you all and love and miss Mike (old cell phone)

Allison Colson

September 5, 2014

Grumpy,

What can I say, other than it was an honor and a privelege to be blessed with such a dear person in the lives of myself and my children. Your sense of humor was one of a kind. We never left your presence without laughing and wearing a huge smile. Heaven gained the best Angel of all when he got you. I know you will be looking down on everyone whose life you touched so when I look up to the sky at night and find the brightest star of all, I will smile as I see you and (your finger) smiling down =) We love you Grumpy and will miss you so very much. We will make sure to spend lots of time with Grammy and shower her with lots of hugs!

May you forever be at peace,

Love, Krista, Courtney, Mackenzi and Taylor

Krista Veilleux

September 5, 2014

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