Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Forrest Leclair Obituary
Marine Corps Veteran
DRACUT -- Forrest J. Leclair, 61, a Dracut resident, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the Lowell General Hospital.
Born in Lowell on April 3, 1954, he was a son of the late Henry J. Leclair and Shirley M. (Gagnon) (Leclair) Lagasse.
Forrest attended Dracut Schools and following high school enlisted with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He served from 1972 until being honorably discharged in 1974. He was a member of the Marine Corps League - 130 Leo T. Fortier Detachment and the Disabled American Veterans, Gate City #7, Manchester, NH.
He was employed as a union carpenter, Local 111, and enjoyed woodworking in his spare time.
An avid outdoorsman, Forrest enjoyed hunting, fishing and cruising on his motorcycle. He had a tremendous personality, loved to make people laugh and was always the life of the party.
Forrest looked forward to attending Laconia Bike Week with his friends every year.
Most of his bike rides to the coast kicked off with a visit to Little Mexico in Hampstead, NH for a margarita.
Family was paramount to Forrest, especially his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. He was ecstatic when they would come to spend the weekend with him.
He leaves a son, Forrest, Jr. of Dracut; a grandson, Gavin; a granddaughter Presley; a step daughter, Krystal Carl and her husband Timothy Ford of Dracut; a step son, Jason Carl of Dracut; five step grandchildren, Destiny Carl, Owen Ford, Emily Carl, Alice Carl and Lainey Ford; five brothers and their spouses, Dennis A. and Linda Leclair of Dracut, Ernie J. and Cindy Leclair of Hudson, NH, Robert J. and Karen Leclair of Wolfeboro, NH, Mark J. and Sandra Leclair of St. Albans, VT, Henry M. Leclair and Rhys Wyman of Windham, NH; a sister, Janet Cushion of Lowell; a dear friend, Jeannine Gauthier of Newmanstown, PA; and several nieces and nephews. Forrest was predeceased by his twin brother, David J. Leclair.
LECLAIR -- Relatives and friends are invited to Forrest's Life Celebration on Sunday from 2 until 6 PM at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street, Lowell. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning at 10:00AM in Ste. Marguerite D'Youville Church, 1340 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. For directions or condolences, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Forrest Leclair
Jeannine Gauthier
January 5, 2022
Oh Forrest, 6 yrs today you were taken by the Good Lord... I know the Angels took you softly and lovingly to Paradise... Still in disbelief, after six years...
Now my sister Nancy joined you on Christmas Eve 2019, and then my Dennis... In my heart I know you are all reunited and that you will take care of them...
I Love you Unconditionally, Always & Forever! Test in the Sweetest Peace Love and miss you ❤
Jeannine Gauthier
January 5, 2019
Can't believe it's already 3 years... We miss you more than you know Forrest! RIP and Sweet Sunlight... Love you Always & Forever!
Lucy D
January 9, 2018
Still think about you my friend Forrest.. Every day I look out my door and miss seeing you get your mail or wave at me.. Our talks. Your wonderful smile and hugs.. Its not the same with out ya,, My Aries brother :) This April I will have another Toast for Your B-Day and mine Yours April 3 Mine April 4..Love you much my Friend,, Till we meet again, ,I know your by my side now and again,, Lucy Dracut Ma Pearl Street xx
Jeannine Gauthier
January 6, 2017
One year ago today I got the shock of my life! You are loved & missed more than you could ever imagine Forrest! Please give a kiss & hug to my mom, dad, sister Rose, your mom, your memere and David! I miss you and love you always & Forever Forrest! RIP until we meet again xoxo
Yvonne
January 16, 2016
My sincere condolences to Jeannine, Forrest family and all his beautiful grandchildren. He will be loved and missed by many. So glad I got the privilege to meet you. Love Yvonne
Jeanne Conforti
January 10, 2016
I will miss all our chats at the table in Ernie and Cindy's yard in the summertime. You were a big part of our lives and will never be forgotten.
Karen Cormier
January 12, 2016
My sincere sympathy for your loss at this sad and difficult time, thoughts and prayers to all the Leclair Family..Rest In Peace ..Forrest...you will sadly missed...
Roger and Beth Tanguay
January 10, 2016
R.I.P. Forrest,thoughts and prayers go out to all of his loved ones.Our sincere condolences
Kay Ayotte
January 11, 2016
Forrest may your pain be gone and your great heart shine from above, you will be missed by many especially your family. I have been lucky enough to call you my friend, R.I.P. Forrest and enjoy riding the highways in heaven. Love Kay
Gail Lussier
January 9, 2016
We only meet a few times since childhood, our dads were good friends(Frank Boulanger) when they painted Lowell. You were a very gentle soul RIP.
MaryAnn Sawlan-Neiman
January 8, 2016
So many hearts are broken with your loss. Thank you for your warm, caring words when I lost my brother. You were loved by many. I'll miss your posts with your grandchildren, your dinners and your travels. Rest In Peace Forrest.
Richard
January 8, 2016
So sorry for your loss he always played santa for our families kids and they loved him
Pattie Roth
January 8, 2016
Forrest, Never forget that smile.....and laugh, what a nice man. So sorry for your loss.
Stephen Anastasopoulos
January 8, 2016
Heart felt condolences to his family and friends. Semper Fi brother !!! Once a Marine..., always a Marine !!!! Steve Anastasopoulos, Dracut/Lowell, MA
Betty Niemi
January 8, 2016
To the family my deepest condolences, knew him from the MRC and around Dracut. He will be missed was truly a wonderful man.
Jill Plouffe
January 8, 2016
You will be missed my friend .God bless you ,and your family.Thank you for making the best beans ever.Love Jill
Robert Laferriere
January 8, 2016
To the family. Please accept my condolences, sorry for your loss. I use to work with him in the old Prince days.
Deanna Donnelly
January 7, 2016
Holly and Destiny I am so sorry. Hugs and prayers to both of you and your family.
Albie & Denise Desmarais
January 8, 2016
Our heartfelt condolences to the family. We will miss seeing his post on Facebook about all his cooking, visits with the grandchildren. RIP Forrest.
Louise Bolduc
January 7, 2016
My condolences to his family especially his beautiful and much loved grandchildren, RIP Forrest you will be forever missed
Edward O'Toole
January 16, 2016
May you RIP Forrest your pain and suffering is now over until we meet again.
Michael and Sherry Cushion
January 10, 2016
Janet, we are sorry for your loss. In our thoughts and prayers,
Sherry Verdi
January 10, 2016
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Respectfully, Sherry and Ryan Verdi
Diane Bacon
January 10, 2016
Rest in peace Forrest.Always in my heart
carol Elkins Maloney
January 10, 2016
Rest in Peace Forrest,fond memories of childhood.
Bethany Welcome
January 9, 2016
Forrest had the ability to make friends wherever he went. He had an amazing smile, and the kindest caring eyes, that made everyone around him feel at ease, even when He was dressed in leather, doing burnouts on his Harley. He was a light. May his memory be eternal! Rest in peace my friend.
January 9, 2016
A candle will be lit today
To show the path and way
As you now go to heaven
Each of us will pray
Love,
Charlene , Pat
Bonnie Hudzik
January 9, 2016
Rest in peace Forrest
January 9, 2016
Thank you for your service Rest in peace
January 9, 2016
RIP Marine Brother .Vietnam Veteran .
Semper Fi .
Ron Sturtevant
Showing 1 - 30 of 30 results
Make a Donation
in Forrest Leclair's name
Memorial Events
for Forrest Leclair
Jan
10
Jan
11
How to support Forrest's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Forrest Leclair's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
