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 Robert A. LeClair, 73
 December 09, 2025
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Robert Alan LeClair, 73 of North Adams, MA died Tuesday December 9, 2025 at North Adams Regional Hospital.
He was born in North Adams, MA 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 North Adams State College.
He was a longtime school teacher 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 & 20. He was also a basketball referee and a facilitator of 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, NY and John J. LeClair of Pittsfield, MA and several nieces and nephews. His daughter, Jocelyn Elizabeth LeClair died on August 18, 2001.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Bob LeClair will be celebrated Saturday December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM 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 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to POP Cares in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com
| 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 |
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| Sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Toy | | from: Thomas Patrick McGrory Jr | on: 12-13-2025 |
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| I am so sorry for the passing of Robert . My condolences to Pat and the family | | from: Mike Shartrand | on: 12-12-2025 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Deb Tatro | | from: Robert Leclair | on: 12-12-2025 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. | | from: Joni Dunn | on: 12-11-2025 |
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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 |
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| Coach was a great, great man. Sending my most sincere condolences. May he rest in peace. | | from: Seth Christopher | on: 12-11-2025 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| So very sorry for your loss | | from: Kathy Luczynski | on: 12-11-2025 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| My condolences. | | from: AL Giorgi | on: 12-11-2025 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Pat I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of Bob.
Michelle | | from: | on: 12-10-2025 |
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| Pat we are so sorry to hear about Bob . We are thinking of you . | | from: Laurie and Jon Vanuni | on: 12-10-2025 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Pat, sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time. | | from: Al Bedini | on: 12-10-2025 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers | | from: Deb Wooley | on: 12-10-2025 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| Please accept my condolences. Enjoyed working with Robert. Good ball player. Good man all around. | | from: samuel gomez | on: 12-10-2025 |
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| 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 |
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Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Bob was a terrific guy. He did so much for our youth. He will be missed
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| My condolences good teacher and a good person. | | from: Elliot Cohen | on: 12-10-2025 |
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| Pat, So sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy. | | from: tim & Nancy Bartlett | on: 12-10-2025 |
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