Richard Dana Leclerc

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Richard Leclerc Obituary

Name: Graveside service for Richard Dana Leclerc
Start: 2021-04-10T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Heritage Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

Seneca, SC

Richard Dana Leclerc, 69, husband of Judy Anne Collette Leclerc, of 13098 Janda Rd, Seneca, passed away Sunday April 4, 2021, at his home.

A native of Leominster, MA, Rick was the son of Lorraine Prince Leclerc and the late Raymond W. Leclerc. He was the former president of Mylec, Inc., a sporting goods manufacturer located in Winchendon, MA; started by his father in the 1970's. His most recent work included being the Executive Director of the Leclerc Charity Fund; a charity helping many smaller organizations both locally in South Carolina as well as around the country. In retirement, Rick enjoyed being a part of the Keowee Lake community whether it was boating, hiking or at his "Keowee Lake Club"; helping young adults learn safe boating habits amongst many other fun activities. He touched many people's lives and will be missed by all of his friends and family.

In addition to his wife and mother, Rick is survived by his son: Michael R. Leclerc of New Hampshire; step children: Jessica Goguen of Connecticut and Bishop Goguen of Colorado and three grandchildren: Gabriel, Maia and Adelyn.

Rick was preceded in death by his two brothers: Michael and Kevin Leclerc.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 10th 2021, at Heritage Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Collins Children's Home, P.O. Box 745, Seneca, SC 29679.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.davenportfuneralhome.com

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Published by Sentinel & Enterprise on Apr. 7, 2021.

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Vicki Briggs

April 22, 2021

On behalf of everyone at Beacon of Hope Community Services, I offer our sincerest condolences to the Leclerc family. We are so very grateful for Mr. Leclerc's support over the years. His kindness and generosity has truly made a difference in the lives of those supported by our services. We wish you peace and strength during this difficult time.

Rainore Obara

April 12, 2021

My heartfelt condolences to Mike and family in the loss of your loved one.
May he rest in eternal peace.

Deacon John & PAULINE Aliskevicz

April 9, 2021

The staff of Haitian Outreach, Fitchburg, Mass sends its deepest sympathy to the family of Mr LeClerc. He and his parents were avid benefactors to this organization and we are grateful for their support and prayers. May God bless him and his family. Deacon John and Pauline Aliskevicz- directors

Lori and Ryan Leclerc

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SKIP BOURQUE

April 7, 2021

I met Rick around fifty years ago when he was hitchhiking near (the former) Carter Junior High on West Street in Leominster, and appeared to be just another “ordinary looking” teenager ... with a thick mustache, long sideburns and shoulder length hair wearing a turtleneck sweater with bell bottoms pants - and probably a pair of Tom Mcan square toed boots ... walking backwards and thumbing a ride on the side of the road as was customary in those days.
I pulled over to pick him up and after Rick said thanks he flashed the exact same well known smile that we can still presently see in this photo - and I will always recall him frequently having on his face.
From that very first time we met, Rick gave the impression he’d make a really good friend ... and he later became a great one to me during our twenty-something youth as he happened to date and become engaged to a close family member of mine.
Rick was genuine, curious, generous and friendly, but also unabashed (when challenged) in displaying the diversity of his knowledge on a myriad of topics without trying to sound phony-humble.
I had the honor of being his best man and the privilege of being the Godfather to his remarkable son, Michael; who also became friends (mischievous playmates) with my own remarkable son, Michael.
I regretfully lost touch with Rick after he remarried, and especially after he retired and moved out of state; however, another regret is that I usually brushed off his repeated offers to teach me how to successfully invest long term in the 1973-1974 stock market crash (my bad) ...
Merci beaucoup, mon ami Richard Leclerc: For “turning me on” to some really good belly laughs; for introducing me to a lot of interesting music and legendary musicians (on vinyl albums, eight track tapes, compact cassettes, and live at the Boston Arena); for sharing one (Virginia) or two (Niagara Falls) adventurous road trips; for more than a few marathon game nights (teaching me how to strategically play - and win! - the board game of Risk); and, of course, for all the heartfelt smiles. RIP