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David O'Clair Obituary

David L. O'Clair, 62, of Ellington, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

He was born Dec. 4, 1953, in Ashland, Maine, to Leo and Donna (Hazlet) Auclair. He enjoyed working for Skip's Wastewater Services, hunting, and fishing.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Lynn O'Clair, of Vernon; his children, Christopher O'Clair, of California, and Heather Ferro, of East Hartford; his stepchildren, Douglas Nadeau, of Rockville, Rebecca and Lauren Nadeau, both of Vernon; his brothers, Mark Auclair and his wife, Patty, of Tolland, and Michael Auclair, of Georgia; his granddaughter, Kaitlyn Ferro; and several nephews.

Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect St., Rockville. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. at Burke-Fortin. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

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Published by Journal Inquirer from Apr. 14 to Apr. 18, 2016.

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Lynn Paseka

April 20, 2016

LYNN
So very sad to learn of your loss. My sincere sympathy to you and yor family. MY thoughts are with you.
Sincerely, LYNN Paseka

Tina Magno

April 18, 2016

So sorry for your unexpected loss. May memories of good times together help in lessening the sorrow you are now experiencing.
Tina Magno
East Hartford, CT

April 18, 2016

Lynn,

So sorry to hear about Dave. My sincere thoughts and love being sent your way. Christine Benson

April 15, 2016

My sincere sympathy the O'Clair family. How we long for a time when such sorrow will be no more. Until then, may you be blessed with comfort and peace.
Psalm 29:11

Sandi Beaupre

April 14, 2016

Lynn I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Mark Ostrowski

April 14, 2016

I'm so very sorry and sad for the loss of Dave. I liked him very much and I'll never forget him. I always enjoyed talking to him. He was a great guy.

Deby, Bob, Ryon & Brandon Godsell

April 14, 2016

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Heather I did not know your dad but I know those fishing trips in the rain will be memories you will have forever. Our love to all of your family.

Bruce & Diane Junkins

April 14, 2016

To the family of David O'Clair: Our thoughts are with you all at this time. May all of your fond memories bring peace and love to your hearts.

Lois Nadeau

April 14, 2016

Thoughts and prayers with all of you at this difficult time.

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