William H. LeClair Jr.

GRAND ISLE
On September 11, 2022, at Burlington Nursing and Rehabilitation in Burlington, VT, William (Bill) Henry LeClair, Jr., crossed over to God's green pastures and still waters.
Born in Attleboro, MA, October 24, 1939, to William H. LeClair and Eva Mary (St. Jean) LeClair, Bill attended public schools in and around Attleboro and graduated from Mansfield High School, Mansfield, MA, in 1957. He moved to Springfield, VT, in 1969.
He married Janice (Fawcett) Brewster and divorced. In May 1975 he married Donna (Mitchell) Webster. They made their home in North Springfield, VT, until 2008 when they moved to Grand Isle, VT.
Bill's early career was automotive repair in Vermont and New Hampshire, and later he worked for Springfield (VT) School System and United Developmental Services (UDS) in Lebanon, NH. In retirement, he found part-time work in New Hampshire for Community Alliance of Human Services. In The Islands, he worked for Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources (C.I.D.E.R.), providing transportation.
Skilled in many trades, Bill enjoyed woodworking, mowing lawns, and reading. He had an interest in firearms. He liked animals and enjoyed many family dogs.
Bill was a Freemason and member of St. John's Lodge #41 in Springfield and Isle of Patmos Lodge #17 in South Hero. He was a member of Springfield Humane Society, Springfield, VT, and the Universalist / Unitarian Church in Chester, VT. He enjoyed square dancing with Precision Valley Squares in Springfield, VT, Sunshine Stompers in Newport, NH, and Northern Lights of Champlain, NY.
Bill is survived by his five children - Donald LeClair, of Weston, VT; Ronald LeClair (Elizabeth Hardy) and Robert LeClair (Melanie Piche) of Charlestown, NH; Kathryn LeClair Fischer (Christopher) of Claremont, NH; Raymond LeClair (Tonia) of Acworth, NH; stepchildren Steven Brewster (Tricia) of North Stonington, CT, and Annie (Brewster) Segrue (Jim) of Pattersonville, NY. He is survived by his wife, Donna, and stepchildren Jessica Webster Calacci (Anthony) of Georgia, VT, and James Webster (Kate) of Hinesburg, VT. There are 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. His sister, Marie LeClair Clanton of Salisbury, NC, survives him and brother-in-law, Dennis Mitchell (Joyce), of North Springfield, VT. He was predeceased by two grandchildren, Steven Brewster, Jr., and Kyle LeClair.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may choose an animal charity or the Parkinson's Foundation; 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509; New York, NY 10018. A private graveside service will be held at Pleasant View Cemetery, Chester, VT, at a later date.