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1958
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2011
James Clair Obituary
He was born Nov. 27, 1958, in Euclid.
He was a member of AA for 26 years and founder of Mentor Monday Night Mix. Jerry was passionate about eastern culture and spent two years in China teaching English. He was known as someone who was philosophical, creative, intelligent, caring, welcoming, an AA role model and a good and respectful father who was a great guide in life.
Survivors are his daughters, Jennifer (Serkan) Clair-Toy, and Lindsey (William) Kowalcic; son, Shawn; grandson, Selim; brother, David (Pam); and friend and companion, Debi Clair.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Louise; and brother, John.
Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
www.monreal.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Brian Kelly
October 9, 2022
Time is not a friend. This Jerry and I agreed on . It goes all to quickly. He was good in a simple and pure way.
July 12, 2011
I taught English with Jerry in China. We shared ideas and pizza, and combined classes, sometimes simultaneously. I helped Jerry buy a camera, after which he became an enthusiastic paparazzi and was always keen to share his latest photos. He had a knack for portraiture. Jerry had a razor sharp wit and an empathetic ear. He spoke of his family with pride and affection. My thoughts are with them at this time.
David Blinman (Western Australia)
Lindsey Kowalcic
July 4, 2011
I will miss you my love. You are in my thoughts. I hope your journey home is gentle.
Rob Ovens
July 2, 2011
Dave and Pam. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Jacci Mancini
June 30, 2011
My sincere sympathy to the Clair family. I remember Jerry when he was just a younster. Pam and Dave, Al Petri and I, Jacci Erzen Mancini, would love to get in touch with you again. My email address is [email protected] and my home phone is 440-357-7749. Al's email address is [email protected] and his home phone is 440-886-0388. Al and i re-connected as friends on facebook. We always talk about all the great times we had with you both. Hope we hear from you, you guys are just wonderful people !!! Again our deepest sympathy. We both wanted to attend the wake, but Al's Mother is very ill and he is taking care of her and I have been very ill also for months. Hope to hear from you soon !
Rena Mazzei
June 30, 2011
Courageous fighter, father & friend. His legacy lies with his children & grandson... They will keep his spirit alive and never forget.
Stevo
June 29, 2011
He took time for me because someone took time for him. I will always treasure his guidence and friendship.
Cassey (Anya) Steeves
June 29, 2011
Jerry will be missed greatly. I too knew him online as Dark Clarity. He was a larger than life kind of guy. So easy to talk to and great to have a laugh with. Always there to make us smile. He was committed and never let us down and always reminded us not to take things too seriously. A wonderful friend. Will be thinking about his family at this time. We will all miss you, Jerry.
Aula [siddhe] DeWitt
June 29, 2011
A kind, caring man with a marvelous sense of humor, he is also one whom i will miss. Jerry was always more interested in helping others than talking about himself. My deepest sympathies for his family, whom he spoke of often, and prayers for peace for all who are missing him.
June 29, 2011
I only knew Jerry as an online friend. I found him to be a brilliant and funny man with a good eye for photography and a wonderful curiosity for life.
I sincerely wish him the best on his new journey. I will miss him.
Bacchus/Barry Philadelphia PA.
Michael "Snuffy" DeBerry
June 29, 2011
I met Jerry, aka Dark Clarity, playing an online game a few years ago. While I never got to meet him in person he always tried to brighten ones day. He seemed to me to be a very cheerful and happy person. He loved sharing his pictures of China, and often spoke of the great things he has seen, and the people that he met along his way there. My condolences to his family, but I just wanted you to know that there are those of us who considered him a true friend even though we never met face to face. He will be missed.
Laura Mccauley
June 28, 2011
One of the first people I met when I came to Painesville I will always remember and respect him for his kindness and friendship. Your family is in my prayers.. Love and thank you Jerry.
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