Norbert E. LeClair

Norbert E. LeClair, 89, died peacefully in his home on Monday evening, Jan. 17, 2011. He was the husband of the late Genevieve (Grabowski) LeClair, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Newburyport on Aug. 1, 1921, he was the son of the late Louis and Clara (Pelletier) LeClair. He was raised and educated in Newburyport and was a graduate of Immaculate Conception Grammar School, Class of 1936 and Newburyport High School, Class of 1940, where he was a standout athlete. He then attended Burdett College and served honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. LeClair was employed for over 40 years with the United States Postal Service. Working mostly as a clerk in the Danvers and Peabody offices, he retired in October 1992. A communicant of St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, he was most proud of the home he built in Danversport in 1950 and rebuilt in 2006 after the Danvers explosion. He is survived by a niece, Karen Rowan of Danvers; two nephews, Kevin Lyons and his wife LeeAnn of Danvers and Brian Dunleavy and his wife Lori of Beverly; a cousin, Harlan Plante and his wife Nancy of West Peabody; and many dear friends at the Danvers Senior Center where he always had a seat at the cribbage table. He was predeceased by two sisters, Velma LeClair and Aroline Hersey, and his twin brother, Lt. Norman LeClair. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 at 9 a.m. in St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Thursday from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. www.LyonsFuneral.com.