Lorraine L. LeClaire

Lorraine L. LeClaire

October 22, 1928 - February 24, 2026

Dayville - Lorraine (Poulin) LeClaire, 97, of Primrose Village, Dayville, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond A. LeClaire. Born in Putnam, CT, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Bella (Beausoleil) Poulin.

Lorraine worked as a cook and for a telephone company for many years. However, her primary role was as a homemaker for her late husband, Raymond, and their four children. As her family grew older and had their own children, Lorraine took great pride in visiting and seeing her grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. She will be missed greatly by her large family and extended family.

She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary for many years. She found comfort in many activities such as cooking, completing puzzles, reading, crosswords, cross stitching, watching her favorite game shows, and of course trips to the local casinos. Lorraine created many lasting memories and impressions with her family and friends over the years.

Lorraine is survived by daughter, Lori Peabody of Eastford, CT; three sons, Bruce LeClaire of Scituate, MA, Kevin LeClaire of Fairbank, AK, Wayne LeClaire of Cape Coral, FL; six grandsons, Jonathan Peabody of North Haven, CT, Michael, Patrick, Christopher, Dylan, Andrew; two great-granddaughters, Mackenzie, Ella; two great-grandsons, Connor and Timothy; great-great-granddaughter, Kairi; three sisters, Rose Marie, Corrine, Sandra; and brother, Maurice.

She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Melissa; four sisters, Barbara, Shirley. Jackie, Lucille; six brothers, Richard, Edward, Paul, Leonard and David, and Michael.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Lorraine's family from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, April 21, at Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260. A Funeral Mass will be held the following day, April 22, at 11am at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence Street, Putnam, CT 06260. Burial to follow in St. Mary Cemetery. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.