Yvette Maria LeClair

LeCLAIR, Yvette Maria Yvette Maria LeClair, 62, of High Street, Middletown, beloved wife of 43 years to William LeClair, died on Wednesday (October 5, 2005) at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. Born on December 16, 1942 in New London, daughter of the late Francis J. and Eleonor (Wydler) Palardy. A 1960 graduate of New London High School. She was a private secretary at the General Dynamic Electric Boat for several years. She started in 1989 to present as an Assistant Recreational Director for MARC which she enjoyed and loved each and everyone of her clients. She also volunteered for several organizations and touched a lot of hearts. A member of the ELKS B.P.O.E. #771 Emblem Club. Beside her husband she is survived by four daughters Rhonda Brock of VT, Billie-Jo Hatje, Dawn LeClair, Penny LeClair, all of Middletown. A brother Donald Palardy of Norwich; two sisters, Gail Clark of Vermont, Elsie Johnson of Groton; seven grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two brothers, Raymond Palardy and Richard Palardy. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High Street, Middletown. Burial will be private. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Saturday morning from 9-10:45 a.m. Those who wish may make memorial donations to MARC Community Resource, 421 Main Street, P.O. Box 100, Cromwell, CT 06416.