WESTFIELD: Patricia A. LeClair, 68, of Westfield passed away September 19th, 2014 in Noble Hospital. She leaves behind by many loved ones: three sisters, Joanne Stuart of Long Island, Maine, Linda LeClair-LeBlanc of Florida and Margaret Urias of California. Paticia also leaves her beloved nieces and nephews, Jonathan Lamson, Jennifer Lamson, Papillion Zamprioli, Mirage Zamprioli, Sachille Zamprioli, Vienna Urias, and Sarah Schwartzman, her godson Daniel Cannity, and many aunts, uncles, and other relatives.
Born in Ipswich, MA on June 6, 1946 the daughter of the late Charles and Thelma LeClair. She completed high school in 1964, and went on to college, studying business and finance. Always quick with numbers, Patricia was employed as an accountant in the banking industry for several years and finally ended her working career as a graduate admission counselor at American International College, retiring in 2012. At the age of 60, she resumed her academic career and pursued an additional degree at AIC. She was also an active member of the Eastern Star.
Everywhere she went, she loved and was loved by those around her. She had a passion for history, both of the world and her family, and was instrumental in organizing a massive reunion in 2013. In addition to history, she was an avid Notre Dame football fan, even travelling to their home stadium to complete a lifelong dream. In recent years, she also developed an appreciation for golf, and cheering on bull-riders.
She was an active member of the Christ the King Church, and before that the First Congregational Church of Westfield. While there, she was active in bible study, teaching Sunday school, and any other event where she could volunteer her time and love of God.
Services will be held October 25, 2014 at 1pm at Christ the King Church, 297 Russell Rd, Westfield, MA.
