Richard S. LeClair was a loving father and husband. He was married to his wife Christine for over 40 years and together they raised 7 children Rebecca, Jennifer, Lisa, Angela, Michael, Jessica and Kimberly. Richard was a lifelong resident of Bristol, graduate of Bristol Central High school, youth mentor for many years and steadfast supporter of the importance of education. Richard earned his post-secondary degree in engineering and spent his life working in many areas of the manufacturing and engineering fields. Throughout his career he worked at United Nuclear, Monsanto, Associated and Pated Spring