Donald Wilfred LeClair, Jr., age 83, passed from our sight but not from our hearts on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Don, the son of the late Donald W. LeClair, Sr. and Dorothy May (Haag) LeClair spent his final hours in the company of his beloved wife, Jackie and their children Amy Catherine and David (Alice). He is also survived by his cherished younger brothers David (Dorothy Watters) and Dale (Susanne).
A graduate of Wilson High School and Penn State University Don served his country in the Army. After relocating his family to Maine from Ohio in 1976 he established a retail location consulting firm, LeClair Associates. Don and Jackie retired to Williamsburg, VA in 2004 where they enjoyed fifteen wonderful years. In 2018 they chose to move to Nazareth, PA near Don’s boyhood home and to be nearer to their children.
While Don counted many professional accomplishments in his life, he loved most to spend time on the golf course and to read from a tall pile of books. Most of all he treasured his relationships with his family and a host of loyal friends. He was a generous, loving son to his parents, a steadfast friend to his two brothers, the adored “Papa” to his children and the cherished partner to his wife of 55+ years.
He served for decades in his local church communities as treasurer, lay speaker, Sunday School teacher and volunteer. He was revered by all who knew him as a caring listener and a wise counselor. Though his active life was curtailed by Cardiac Arrest in 2019, which left him encumbered by limitations, he continued to be a shining light for his family and a kind, good-natured and gentle man to all who loved and cared for him.
A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 PM, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation from 2:00 to 3:00 PM Wednesday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem YWCA Adult Day Services Center, 3893 Adler Place Building B., Suite 180, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Linda Kay Russell
November 29, 2022 at 3:58 pm
Paul and I wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to Jackie and the family and pray that God will grant peace and comfort to all in the coming days. Our loving thoughts are with you.
Judy Chaney Ewart
November 29, 2022 at 8:22 pm
I met Jackie and Don when I became a Hospice House of Williamsburg volunteer in 2008.Don was a fellow volunteer and performed many extra tasks as requested by Jackie, a key operational staff member at the House. I was lucky to volunteer under Jackie’s supervision and saw first hand how much Don did for Hospice House and how much he loved helping there.
Don was so outgoing, friendly and caring with everyone – staff, volunteers and families alike. He was funny and fun loving, enjoyed life in Williamsburg, and his upbeat attitude was infectious. Don’s presence and his weekly delivery of flowers and treats have been missed by all.
Don, your suffering and struggles these last years are mercifully over. Rest in peace my friend. Jackie, may you find peace and acceptance as you make you journey in your life without your beloved Don. You are in my prayers. I love you Jackie.
Holly Campbell
November 29, 2022 at 9:30 pm
Dear Jackie, Catherine and David,
I have not stopped thinking about you since Saturday morning. Now a new journey begins for all people who loved not only Don, but also Jackie.She could not have been more devoted to Don during these last years. I never mat a man with more integrity, compassion, and intelligence.
My sympathy and prayers will be with you for months.
Kimberly LeClair
November 30, 2022 at 9:44 am
Jackie & family, Dale and David & families,
Our world was better for Don having been in it. He will be missed very much. I’m so sorry that I cannot be there in person to support you. You all are in my prayers.
Kim
Linda Osborn
November 30, 2022 at 12:59 pm
Dear Jackie, Catherine, and David,
Both Gary and I have long held both Don and the three of you in our prayers. Know that you will remain in our hearts and prayers as you grieve your loss of Don in your dali
Sharon Petitjean & Louis Purdey
December 1, 2022 at 11:40 am
Dear Jackie and Family
We send our heartfelt condolences. We will remember Don being active with our Children’s group at Unity Fellowship and how patient and calm (essential with the kids) he always was and how the kids responded to him.
We remember fondly his extra attention when Sharon would bring baked goods for the service and how he would always make a “supreme effort” to sample things and make sure to tell her how appreciated her efforts were. Ha! Always a beautiful soul.
Sharon Petitjean and Louis Purdey
lee umphrey
December 5, 2022 at 5:26 am
Don was always kind, thoughtful, and delightful ready to help anyone, anytime. His love of geography extended to places and people seeing connections and making sense of who and where we are. He loved his home state of PA and adopted state of ME. When he moved to VA I started calling him Squire. We had fantastic conversations about books, golf, history, and the successes and foibles of others. I am lucky to have been his friend,
Alex Clarke & joyce Southwrn
December 6, 2022 at 12:14 pm
Dear Jackie and family, We are certainly sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of both of you at Unity. I hope he is having fun with Jan and Bob. Blessings to you all.
Colleen Kennedy
May 30, 2023 at 8:05 pm
I loved Donald