Mrs. Catherine M. LeClair

Mrs. Catherine M. LeClair obituary

Mrs. Catherine M. LeClair

Catherine LeClair Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wakeman Funeral Home on Jul. 26, 2025.

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Mrs. Catherine M. LeClair Hemlock,Michigan Catherine passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 87 years. Catherine Mae (Smith) LeClair was born on October 2, 1937, in Saginaw, MI, to the late Cecil and Merlie (Slater) Smith. She was married to William E. LeClair, Sr. on October 22, 1955, and he predeceased her on May 13, 2009. Catherine will be missed by her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; daughter, Pam (Kurt) Aven, their daughters, Emily (Josh) Muehlfeld and grandson Milo, and Mikayla (Troy) Strohm; daughter, Nancy Clare, her children and significant others, Paige (Joshua), Dillon (Jada), and Grace Clare; daughter, Sally LeClair and her son, James "JD" (Serenity) LeClair, their children, Samantha, Lexi, Mason, Arlie, and Remi; son, William (Jennifer) LeClair and their sons, Joshua (Taylor) LeClair and Jason LeClair. Her son-in-law, Roger Clare preceded her in death. In accordance with Catherine's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Memories and sympathies of Catherine may be shared with the family on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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