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Bill LeClair, FCA

March 7, 1953 - October 4, 2017

It is with sadness and pain that his family announces the unexpected death of Bill LeClair, FCA (William Raymond) in Sorrento, BC, on October 4, 2017.

Bill was the beloved husband of his high school sweetheart Sharon (nee Crawford); devoted father of Lindsey (Andrew Lindsay), Rebecca (Sean Scott) and Carleigh Ray (deceased); and adoring Papa of Brady, Shea, Keenen and Isla.

Bill is also survived by his sisters Caroline Darts (Dan) and Susan LeClair and by numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces from the Fenton, LeClair and Crawford clans and many friends.

Born on March 7, 1953, to Carrie (nee Fenton) and Ray LeClair, Bill graduated from Centennial High School and became a Chartered Accountant after completing his studies at UBC. Extraordinarily successful in business, he worked in various parts of Canada and in England, Africa and the Philippines. His philanthropic work, both privately and in relation to his business interests, was renowned.

He was a long-time fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Coquitlam Foundation. He also sat as an elected Councillor for the City of Coquitlam from 1983 to 2005.

Throughout his life, Bill remained grounded in family and community. He was a musical entertainer, taking centre stage at family gatherings, a nature lover and a fishing enthusiast. He loved to laugh and to sing with family and friends, and his energy knew no bounds.

Bill's life dream was to live on the beach surrounded by his family, boating and fishing to his heart's content. He and Sharon culminated that dream on the shores of the Shuswap Lake. Then, suddenly, he was gone.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Bill's life at a memorial to be held at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver on October 29 at 1:00 P.M.

Bill's work and dedication to helping others will be continued through the Bill LeClair Community Fund. Contributions will be gratefully accepted at the Coquitlam Foundation, c/o PO BOX 2, 1207 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7Y3.

In lieu of flowers, Bill's family asks that you spend time with your loved ones, take a walk on the beach, and make a toast to friendships, lifelong and beyond.



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