Dover, New Hampshire
1945 - 2008
Dover: Paul H. Leclair, 62, of Hubbard Rd, left this life on January 1, 2008 at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH.
He was born on June 23, 1945 in Lowell, MA; the son of Paul O. and Simonne (Couture) Leclair.
Paul was a long-time employee of Liberty Mutual. He was also a veteran of the Vietnam War; serving our country in the US Army. "God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be; so He put His arms around him and whispered ' come with me.'"
He is survived by Judith, his wife of 40 years, his mother, Simonne, and his children, Paul M. and Colleen Leclair of Strongsville Ohio and Thomas A. and Valerie Leclair of Windham, NH. Paul had six beloved grandchildren: Samantha Leclair of North Carolina, Megan, Cameron, Ian and Ryan Leclair of Ohio and Kate Leclair of NH. He is also survived by his sister, Judith White of South Carolina, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his father, Paul O. Leclair.
Donations can be made in Paul's name to the Homemakers Health Services, 215 Rochester Hill Rd, Rochester, NH, 03867 and The NH Food Bank, 62 West Brook St. Manchester, NH, 03101.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Jan. 7, 2008 at St. Joseph’s Church, 150 Central Ave., Dover, NH with Rev. Robert F. Cole officiating.
Internment will be at NH Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH in the spring of 2008.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Ave., Dover, NH. For more information or to sign our on-line guestbook, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com
Paul will be missed by all who knew and worked with him. He was a gentleman and a really great guy. My deepest sympathy to you in your time of loss.
Maryann Reed
January 14, 2008 | Sun City, AZ
Dear Judy,
I can't believe we are both experiencing the loss of our husbands within a year of each other.
I have for many years expressed that you were a saint in your care for my brother. I know no one would dispute that.
Both of you lived for each other. You were an inspiration to all in your love, selflessness and devotion to Paul. He in turn was an example of love for you and his true perseverance to live each day.(I guess that was helped by that sense of humor he...
judi White
January 13, 2008 | Spartanburg, SC
Even though we all knew that Paul was not well, it doesn't make it any easier. The funeral was beautiful and I am grateful I was able to attend. Paul is up there standing tall now and will always be in our hearts. We love you Paul! Cathy and Tammy
Cathy Abbott
January 11, 2008 | Phoenix, AZ
Dear Judy
our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We have a lot of good memories. He willbe forever in our hearts
Your Cousin Jackie & family
Dick & Jackie Hardy
January 07, 2008 | Dunbar, PA
Dear Judy, Mike, Tom and family,
As we start our first year without Paul, I think it is a great time to make a commitment to live life, emphasizing family, physical and spiritual commitments.
Paul’s diagnosis of multiple sclerosis was difficult and life-changing. Through everything, Paul and Judy demonstrated a deep commitment to each other, seeing the world with a clearer perspective than perhaps many of us. Let’s follow their lead. After all, family and friends are the...
Carol and Deb
January 07, 2008 | Mesa, AZ
Dear Judy, just in case the guest book doesn't get back to the house, we want to be on record as neighbors and friends as well as LMIC fellow employees to let you know we will miss Paul terribly and will be here for you in the days and weeks to come. Our monthly lobster lunches with Paul and Ed & Reggie & Tom & Joe & Bruce & John M when he could make it were something we always looked forward to. We have enjoyed many good times with you and Paul over the last 17 years that we have been...
William Congo
January 06, 2008 | Dover, NH
Judy,
Our sincere condolences on Paul's passing. We will certainly miss his presence in the neighborhood. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Stan and Martha Kaubris
January 05, 2008 | Dover
Dear Judy, Mike and Tom,
Words cannot express how deeply sad I am about Paul’s passing. Your family has always been very close to my heart.
A gentle smile comes on my face thinking about the special times we spent at the lake. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
With Love
Nicole Carignan
January 05, 2008 | Essex, VT
I was privileged to have known Paul for over 35 years dating back to when we first started working together at Liberty Mutual in Lexington, MA. He was just a wonderful guy and a great friend whose strength and determination has been an inspiration to both me and my wife. To Judy and the family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Ed Giglio
January 05, 2008 | Woburn, MA
