LeCLAIR, MICHAEL G. - The death of Michael Gerald LeClair, husband of Elsie M. (Babineau) LeClair, occurred unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Mike was born in Saint John on October 8, 1936, a son of the late James and Mabel (Bennett) LeClair. Mike had been employed with the Bank of Nova Scotia and National Bank for a number of years. He was an avid harness-racing fan. Beside his wife, he is survived by one son, Stephen of Toronto; two daughters, Nancy (Dave Robertson) LeClair of Ottawa, and Ann-Marie (Craig) LeClair-Johnstone of Auckland, N.Z.; three sisters, Helen (Brad) McCluskey, Irene Pye, and Betty (Thomas) Boyce, all of Saint John; four grandchildren, Sophie, Fiona, Duncan, and Gavin LeClair-Robertson; and several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Sunday from 2 to 6. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Rothesay, on Monday at noon hour. Interment will take place in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Golden Grove. In lieu of flowers, donations to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Building Fund or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. www.fitzpatrickfh.com