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1941
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2022
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Claude Lessard Obituary
He was preceded in death by his brother Roger who passed away at the age of two. He is survived by his sons, Steve Lessard (Susan Hall) and Michael Lessard (Megan Leonard); grandchildren, Cameron, Justen Helene and Luke; stepdaughters, Julie Quink and Linda Papineau; step-grandchildren: Isabella, Aaron, Jasper, Brooke and Emily; brothers, Michel (Diane), Gérard (Sylvie), Bernard (Jocelyne) and Jean-Yves (Marcelle); and sisters, Micheline (Donald) and Christiane (Benoit); and many nephews and nieces.
Claude left school at a young age to work on the family farm in St. Ephrem, that produced dairy and maple syrup. It was there that he learned a strong work ethic and the skills that would lead him to work in Maine, as a logger. His limited education did not stop him from being a successful worker and businessman. Eventually, he moved to Connecticut, where he raised his family and became a sheet rocker. After twelve years of hard work, he became a superintendent in commercial drywall. In 1992, he and his sons formed Delta Commercial Interiors, still retaining many of the original employees after 30 years, all of which admired Claude's work ethic and his appreciation for his workers.
Claude was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed being on the water, fishing with his sons, golfing, gardening and spending time with his family.
A wake will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Thomas L. Neilan and Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand Street, in Niantic. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be shared at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Scott Potter
June 27, 2022
My sincere condolences to Suzanne, Julie, Isabella, and the Lessard family. It was always a pleasure chatting with Claude, though the occasions were too rare. He always had that smile and a kind word for my sons.
Françoise & Samuel Therrien
June 23, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sincères condoléances!
Françoise & Sam
Fernand Simonne Plante
June 22, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow,he was a wonderful person. Our deepest sympathy
Louise Lessard et Fernand Pépin
June 21, 2022
Nos pensées sont avec vous tous en ces moments de deuil..Que les beaux souvenirs de Claude vous apportent Paix et Réconfort..Sincères Condoléances à toute la Famille!
Emilio Pierrette Plante
June 21, 2022
Our Deepest Sympathies Suzanne and the family
Francois Morin
June 21, 2022
mes sympathies, je vous souhaites bon courage et beaucoup d'amour pour passer à travers cette étape.
Cindy Wloch
June 20, 2022
I had the pleasure and honor to meet Claude years ago when he married Suzanne. He was an outstanding man that brought joy to Suzanne and her family. He will be sadly missed, but not forgotten! My condolences to the entire Lessard family!! RIP Claude!!
Renée Lessard et Claude Roy
June 20, 2022
En ces jours difficiles, que les beaux souvenirs de l'être cher apportent paix et réconfort. Sincères condoléances à toute votre famille.
Nicole Lessard et Carol Cloutier
June 20, 2022
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toute votre famille! Nos pensées sont avec vous dans cette épreuve!
Thérèse Lessard fille de Paul Eugene
June 20, 2022
Que le Seigneur et ses anges vous accompagnent en ces jours de grandes tristesses.Je garderai toujours de bons souvenirs de ce cousin,toujours tres gentil avec nous autres...Nous serons avec vous en pensées en cette journée.
Marielle Lessard et Jean-Paul Quirion
June 20, 2022
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille.
Nos pensées les plus sincères vous accompagnent.
Que les beaux souvenirs de l'être cher apportent paix et réconfort.
Linda Shelburn
June 20, 2022
So very sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. Prayers for the family at this difficult time
Denis Lacroix
June 20, 2022
No words can adequately express my sadness and sympathy for your loss. May the memories of Claude bring a smile to your faces that will fill your hearts with love. Wishing you peace, strength and comfort. In prayer I send condolences.
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