Raymond J.

Leclair

At 72 years of age, Ray passed away unexpectedly at the Chelsea Soldiers Home on Tuesday July 23.  Born and raised in Lowell he was a son of the late Raymond, Sr. and Mary Alice (Colinge) LeClair. Ray attended school in Lowell and was graduated from Lowell High School. He enlisted into the US Army and served during the Vietnam Era. He served honorably in a field artillery unit and was discharged in 1969. He worked as drywall installer for many years and for the past several years he was a maintenance worker at the Chelsea Soldiers Home. Ray was a longtime resident at the Chelsea Soldiers Home Dormitory. He is remembered by the other residents, workers and many friends for his congeniality and willingness to help others. He is survived by his sister Linda Strand and brother Kenneth LeClair and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service and Military Honors was held on Thursday July 25 ^th in the Martin Auditorium, the Home's Chaplin, Rev. Patrick Healy and Supt. Cheryl Poppe led those gathered in fond tribute and remembrances to Ray.