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Harry Leclair Obituary

Harry A. "Skip" Leclair

JOHNSVILLE: Harry A. "Skip" Leclair passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon June 7, 2014 following a battle with cancer.

Born October 23, 1948 in Mansfield to Harry R. and Dolores A. (White) Leclair, he retired from the Mansfield Reformatory - Mansfield Correctional Institution with 31 years of service.

He took pride in keeping his yard and working in his garden.

He is survived by his wife Garnet (Born) Leclair, whom he married March 1, 1968; daughters Kimberly Hamons of Willard and Mindy (John) Troyer of Bellville; grandsons Jacob Leclair and Kristopher Hamons both of Willard and Luke Jardon and Mason Jardon both of Bellville; a sister Joyce Cooper in Tennessee; and brothers Dan Leclair of Sandusky and Don Leclair of Lucas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother John Leclair.

In keeping with Harry's wishes, his family has selected compassionate cremation with the Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home. They will not observe calling hours. Condolences may be made to them online at: SnyderFuneralHomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by News Journal on Jun. 10, 2014.

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Dave Foxen

June 15, 2014

Remembered very kindly, with prayers.

Becky and Charles Jones

June 12, 2014

Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Ralph Harr

June 12, 2014

Skip was a good roll model and a friend. He will be missed by all. Glad I got to know and work with him.

Dan Deskins

June 11, 2014

Skip was a good LT. Peer, and mentor. I am glad I had the pleasure to meet and work with him.

Matt Lehnhart

June 11, 2014

Great man. RIP brother.

Rick Rush

June 11, 2014

My condolences to the LeClair family ! Skip was the best Lieutenant that Manci ever had , he was a fair man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him !

Bill Rachel Sr.

June 10, 2014

Don, Dan and the LeClair family. I am so sorry about Skips passing. We all worked together for many years at OSR and ManCI. Skip always had a friendly smile.He was a good Friend and co worker and will be missed. Sincere condolences from the Rachel family to the LeClair family. RIP Skip

June 10, 2014

So sorry to hear about Skip. He is a good friend and will be missed.God Bless you and your family. Rest in Peace my friend. Steven and Norma Blauser

Lou Yaklich

June 10, 2014

My condolences to the Leclair family. I had the privilege of working with Skip for many years. He was someone I knew I could rely upon if needed. RIP Skip,

Dwight Stryker

June 10, 2014

We send our sympathy to the Leclair family on the death of Harry Leclair.
Our thoughts are with you. Dwight and Joan Stryker.

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