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Robert A. LeClair, 73

12/09/2025

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Robert Alan LeClair, 73, of North Adams, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at North Adams Regional Hospital.

He was born in North Adams on May 9, 1952, a son of John Edward LeClair and Margaret Louise (Wohler) LeClair. He graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1970 and from North Adams State College, now Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

He was a longtime schoolteacher in the North Adams Public School System, ending his career at Greylock Elementary School.

He loved working with children as a teacher and coach, beginning his coaching career as the track coach at Drury High School in 1979. Bob coached varsity football at Drury and McCann, winning the first Boys Western Mass Championship for McCann in 2014. He also served as a JV and assistant basketball coach for both boys and girls teams at McCann, Drury and Hoosac Valley. As assistant coach at Hoosac Valley, the team won multiple Western Mass Championships and back-to-back state championships in 2019 and '20. He was also a basketball referee and a facilitator of the North Adams ROPES camp. In his younger years, Bob enjoyed playing softball and he loved playing golf as a member of the Stamford Men's League.

He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church.

His survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mary Patricia "Pat" (DiLorenzo) LeClair, whom he married on May 17, 1975. He also leaves two brothers, James E. LeClair of Malta, N.Y., and John J. LeClair of Pittsfield, and several nieces and nephews. His daughter, Jocelyn Elizabeth LeClair, died on Aug. 18, 2001.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Bob LeClair will be celebrated Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA are Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to PopCares in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

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Swag is peace Coach LeClair and thank you for your dedication to myself and so many other young men and women in our community though the years.
from: Karl Dugal	on: 12-19-2025

Pat and Family, We're so sorry for you and all the family. Toy was a great person. I can still remember chumming around with him during our days at Holy Family. He was a much better basketball and baseball player than I was. He will surely be missed. We're sure he'll soon be coaching Jocelyn in Heaven.
from: Steve and Marge Therrien	on: 12-18-2025

Dear Pat, I am so sorry to read about Bob's passing. He was a wonderful person that always greeted everyone with a smile. God Bless! Sincerely, Barb & Butch
from: Barbara Canale-Schmidt	on: 12-17-2025

Rest in peace, Coach. You will be missed.
from: Bryan Borowski	on: 12-14-2025

Dear Pat, Bob was such a wonderful person. We would like to send our sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family. ? ?? May he RIP with Jocelyn. God bless you and your family!
from: Phil, Terry and Jacob Vivori	on: 12-13-2025

We were shocked to learn of your husband's passing. Many prayers and condolences to you and may memories sustain you. John and Estelle Graziola
from:	on: 12-13-2025

Pat I was so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. With my sympathy.
from: Mary Ellen Eliasen	on: 12-13-2025

Patty, we just read of Bob's passing and are truly sorry for your loss. Words alone cannot ease your pain, but please know we are sending our love and prayers.
from: Walt and Sandy Alderman	on: 12-13-2025

Sending our heartfelt condolences, hugs and prayers. Bob was a kind and gentle man who will be greatly missed.
from: Pat & Heather Boulger	on: 12-13-2025

Sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Toy
from: Thomas Patrick McGrory Jr	on: 12-13-2025

I am so sorry for the passing of Robert . My condolences to Pat and the family
from: Mike Shartrand	on: 12-12-2025

Oh Pat: Diane and I just learned of Bob's passing. So sorry. Recall the days playing basketball in the summers at Greylock outside court, sharing lawn cutting duties, playing hoops for Holy Family, softball for Turn Hall. I admired Bob for his dedication to teach and coach in the area he grew up. Our condolences go out to you, Jimmie, John and entire family. Rick and Diane Shakar
from: richard shakar	on: 12-12-2025

LeClair Family Members, My condolence after learning of Bob's (Toy) passing...a schoolmate and teammate at Drury, Bob will be remembered as "one of the good guys!" A perpetual smile and a drive to "always do the right thing" is how I fondly remember him. The world lost another caring soul... .
from: Steve Heelan	on: 12-12-2025

Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. Deb Tatro
from: Robert Leclair	on: 12-12-2025

Very sorry to hear of coach LeClair passing. He was a great man. My condolences to his family. Kelley Carpenter Lesnick
from:	on: 12-12-2025

Dear family, I very saddened his passing he was a great guy. He will be missed by all he new. Prayers are with u all.
from: Nanette schmidt	on: 12-12-2025

Bob was an impressive man. He navigated personal loss with great dignity. In this manner his teaching extended beyond the athletic fields and classrooms. Even tempered and fun to be around, he was not easy to coach against! A real competitor on the field but a true gentleman. An example for all. Rest in peace, man of great good humor and faith.
from:	on: 12-12-2025

Pat, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
from: Laura Belleau	on: 12-11-2025

I’ve known Bob since he came to Drury. Always a stand up guy, his lifelong support of athletics and kids in general is not at all surprising. He gave back to his community like few others have. The city of North Adams has lost someone very special. May he RIP
from: Rick Berger	on: 12-11-2025

Pat, I’m so sorry for the loss of Bob. He was a wonderful man who touched many lives in the community through his teaching and coaching, mine included. He was an example of what’s right in this world. Thinking of you and wishing you peace in this difficult time. - Catie McDonough Hogan
from: Catie Hogan	on: 12-11-2025

Sam and I are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We worked with him for several years at Northern Berkshire Mental Health. He could always calm things down ....sometimes with just his smile.
from: Sam and Kelly Banks	on: 12-11-2025

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
from: Joni Dunn	on: 12-11-2025

Pat, this is so sad. Bob was such a nice/great person. Thoughtful, kind, friendly and always willing to help with youth sports, he just loved the kids! He will be missed by so many. Our heartfelt condolences to you, Jim, John and family. Bonnie and Jim Cunningham
from: Bonnie and Jim Cunningham	on: 12-11-2025

Coach was a great, great man. Sending my most sincere condolences. May he rest in peace.
from: Seth Christopher	on: 12-11-2025

Bob (and his brother, John) were so good to me when I took over as football coach at MG. He always had a kind word to share and it was an honor to compete against him and his teams.
from: Andrew Agostini	on: 12-11-2025

Dear Pat We are sorry for your loss. We have been remembering the good ole days when football ruled our days. We had so many laughs celebrating or commiserating wins and losses at the Legion. I can still hear Bob's laugh. We will fondly remember him.
from: Linda and Jim Freeney	on: 12-11-2025

David and I offer our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Bob possessed a great sense of humor, and David always appreciated their golfing outings on Fridays and getting together afterwards for conversation and exchanging jokes..David and I always enjoyed Bob's company. He will be greatly missed. Keeping you and your family and friends in our prayers.
from: Nancy Luczynski	on: 12-11-2025

Pat we were so very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our hearts & prayers go out to you and your family.
from: Debbie & Allen Kushnet	on: 12-11-2025

Pat, I'm so sorry for your loss! Many fond memories of Bob as a coach from McCann football. He touched so many lives through his teaching and coaching and will be fondly remembered and missed.
from: Roberta Curran	on: 12-11-2025

I played golf with Bob many times… always a smile. I will miss him and I am so sorry for your loss.
from: Dave Johnson	on: 12-11-2025

Dear Pat, I am so sorry to learn of your loss of your husband. Please accept my most sincere condolences & prayers.
from: Diane Parsons	on: 12-11-2025

So very sorry for your loss
from: Kathy Luczynski	on: 12-11-2025

My prayers for you and the family, Pat. Bob was a fun guy to coach with and to hang out at the Legion with post-game.
from: Mike Caffrey	on: 12-11-2025

Pat, I am so very sorry to read of Bob's passing. My thoughts are with you. Myra
from: Myra Wilk	on: 12-11-2025

Pat, I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. You, and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
from: Kathy Gwozdz	on: 12-11-2025

My condolences.
from: AL Giorgi	on: 12-11-2025

David and I offer our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Bob possessed a great sense of humor, and David always appreciated their golfing outings on Fridays and getting together afterwards for conversation and exchanging jokes..David and I always enjoyed Bob's company. He will be greatly missed. Keeping you and your family and friends in our prayers.
from:	on: 12-10-2025

Patty i was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was such a sweet guy. You're in our thoughts.
from: Lori parrino	on: 12-10-2025

Pat I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of Bob. Michelle
from:	on: 12-10-2025

Pat we are so sorry to hear about Bob . We are thinking of you .
from: Laurie and Jon Vanuni	on: 12-10-2025

Pat and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. He made our work at "Fish Pond" so enjoyable. Later on he did soch for our county youth. He will be missed by many.
from: Kathie Armata Caffrey, Jim Caffrey	on: 12-10-2025

So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Prayers and sympathy for his family. He will be missed
from: Judy Licht	on: 12-10-2025

Pat, sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
from: Al Bedini	on: 12-10-2025

We were so sorry to hear about Bob. Always smiling and stopping to say hello. We are sure jocelyn and him are watching over Pat.. May his memor6 bring a smile to your face and know he was loved by many
from: Karen Lefave	on: 12-10-2025

I knew of Bob he work at drury high school. I was a student there. Sorry for u loss. He was a great guy and will be missed. I know if he daughter joselyn she was a great kid and is missed too. They both can be back together
from: Stephen strom henriksen	on: 12-10-2025

Pat, We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
from: Carol Luscier and Joe Bolus	on: 12-10-2025

Pat There are no good words to say, but good thoughts from everyone who knows you. My heartfelt condolences. Steve
from: Steve Crowe	on: 12-10-2025

Pat I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My deepest sympathy to you & your family during this difficult time.
from: Christine Ciskowski	on: 12-10-2025

Pat, I’m so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Keeping you In my thoughts and prayers. ?
from: Donna Choquette	on: 12-10-2025

Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
from: Deb Wooley	on: 12-10-2025

Pat, I am so sorry to hear about Bob. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
from: Cheryl Bush	on: 12-10-2025

Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing!! Truly nice guy!! I personally miss him. Always positive, never said a bad thing about anyone. People like him are hard to come by. May he rest in peace. The Lord will be blessed to have him!! Never forgotten!!
from: Gary Dow	on: 12-10-2025

Hey Patty. So sorry for your loss. Toy was a great guy and good friend thru high school and college.
from: Wayne Duval	on: 12-10-2025

Pat, We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. He was a wonderful guy & will be missed by all who knew him. Jeff & Heather Bona
from: Jeff & Heather Bona	on: 12-10-2025

Please accept my condolences. Enjoyed working with Robert. Good ball player. Good man all around.
from: samuel gomez	on: 12-10-2025

Condolences to the family. A great man who touched the lives of so many students and athletes. Toy was such a great teacher and coach. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
from: David Blanchette	on: 12-10-2025

Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Bob was a terrific guy. He did so much for our youth. He will be missed
from: Margo & Vin Melito	on: 12-10-2025

Prayers to the family. He was a great guy, who gave a lot to youth in Berkshire County!
from: Gary Blanchette	on: 12-10-2025

So sorry for your loss, He will truly be remembered as a kind and gracious person. He will be missed by many. Tammy& Rick Moon
from: Rick & Tammy Moon	on: 12-10-2025

Pat, I'm so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. I've known Bob for nearly 50 years and though we haven't seen much of each other in recent years, he was always one of my favorite people to be around. Pat and I send our sincere, deepest sympathy and love.
from: Al Lescarbeau	on: 12-10-2025

Oh Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you and sending healing thoughts and prayers to you.
from: Andrea Wimpenney	on: 12-10-2025

My condolences good teacher and a good person.
from: Elliot Cohen	on: 12-10-2025

Pat, So sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy.
from: tim & Nancy Bartlett	on: 12-10-2025

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