Jacqueline A Leclair

Jacqueline Alice (Gay) Leclair passed away into paradise at her home in Burlington on February 27th, 2026, surrounded by her loving sons and daughters by her side.

Jacqueline was born in Winooski, VT on November 28th 1934 where she lived on East Spring Street, with her mother Florence, father Albert Gay Sr., sisters Joyce, Joanne and brother Albert Jr. he was pre-deceased by daughter Alice Ploof (2001) and by her loving husband, lifelong partner and best friend Paul J. Leclair Sr. (June 13, 2006) Paul and Jacqueline were married August 11th 1956 in St, Stevens Catholic Church in Winooski where she attended mass for many years together with her family of seven children.

Jacqueline attended St. Francis and became the Salutatorian of her graduating class, she graduated Trinity College in Burlington, where she excelled and was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Sur Bonne University in Paris France. As a young woman Jackie worked at the Winooski Woolen Mill as a secretary to the vice president, she also worked at the Burlington Telephone Company, and also as a partner along side husband Paul at their store in downtown Burlington, Lawrence and Leclair Furniture on Cherry Street.

Jacqueline is survived by her three sons Paul Leclair Jr. and Joseph Leclair of Burlington, John Leclair and his wife Tina of Lake Mary FL., daughters Mary Leclair of Burlington, Patricia Leclair of South Burlington, Judith (Leclair) Crabtree and husband David of Richmond, Vt., Alice's husband Joseph Ploof of Ferrisburgh. Jacqueline also leaves 20 grandchildren, Farrah Hoffman, husband Justin, Sharrah Wrobel husband Mike, Cody Ploof wife Maggie, Jesse Ploof wife Heather, Chelsa Ploof, Briena Flynn husband Max, Alysha Curtis husband Scott, Annalise Leclair fiancé Benjamin Lagos, Hunter Leclair, Katie and Kasey Crabtree, Amy Treat and husband Cole, As well as 15 great-grandchildren Noah, Calvin, Miley, Liam, Kevin, Christian, Jayden, Cameron, Allie, Jack, Randi, Ellen, Ellie, Jace and Oaklyn.

Jackie was a loving wife and a wonderful mother grand mother and great-grandmother who treasured her family always remember birthdays and special occasions with cards and thoughtful handwritten letters, packed with family news and blessings! She loved spending summers at her lake house on Mallett's Bay, caring for her beautiful garden, and celebrating special times with family and friends. She was blessed with a joy-filled storybook marriage and a long happy life, always cooking, caring for family and friends, while sharing wisdom with her heartfelt kindness and devotion to our Lord and savior Jesus Christ and the blessed virgin Mary.

Family and friends are invited to call at the Ready Funeral Home 261 Shelburne Road Burlington on Wednesday March 4, 2026, from 4 pm to 6 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 5, 2026, at 11am at Christ the King Church 136 Locust Street Burlington. Internment will be at a later date determined by the family. Contributions may be made to VT Food Bank or Covenant House.

Arrangements are in the care of the Ready Funeral and Cremation Services. To send online condolences please visit www.readyfuneral.com .