John A. LeClair

John A. LeClair

NORTH ADAMS -- A Liturgy of Christian Burial for John Arthur LeClair, 76, of 35 Rand St. was celebrated Monday, July 10, 9 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Church with the Rev. Galadima Goni officiating.
Joan Vincent was the acolyte. The pall was unfolded by the pallbearers, who also placed the crucifix on the casket. The ministers of the word were Robert Patenaude, grandson, and David LeClair, son. The offertory was presented by Suzanne Patenaude and Linda LeClair, daughters, and John LeClair and David LeClair, sons.
Josh Sprague was the organist and soloist.
A large delegation of active and retired city of North Adams firefighters formed an honor guard at the funeral home, church, and cemetery.
Burial with veteran’s honors was in Southview Cemetery. Chaplain Louis Floriani read the Veteran’s Prayer. The flag was folded by Dennis St. Pierre and Robert Reardon, who presented it to Mr. LeClair’s wife, Jean. Fire Director Stephen Meranti read the Fireman’s Prayer and Firefighter David Simon rang the fireman’s bell.
Pallbearers were Robert J. Patenaude, Mark E. Patenaude, and Scott M. Patenaude, grandsons; Kelsey LeClair, granddaughter; Michael LeClair, nephew; and Cary Maroni.
Mr. LeClair died July 6. The Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, was in charge of arrangements.