"I just remembered something else -- wasn\'t Collette in the Waves? I think I remember that she was, and I joined the Waves when I was old enough."
In loving memory of
Collette Y. LeClair
August 15, 1927 - February 18, 2021
To view the live stream of Collette LeClair's Funeral Mass please see the link here ------> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh_6D_mpu2c&feature=youtu.be
Collette Yolande (Emond) LeClair, 93, passed away on February 18, 2021 at Morton Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Taunton Massachusetts living in Whittenton most of her life. She was a 1945 graduate of Taunton High School. Collette was the daughter of the late Edna (Collette) Emond/Beaulieu and Louie Emond.
She was the wife of 25 years to the late Misael Felix LeClair. She was the loving mother of six children, David (Joyce), Eugene, M. Peter (Cindy), Paul (Mary) and the late Michelle (Alan) Silliker and the late Stephen (Debbie) LeClair. She is also survived by 9 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. In addition to her children, she is survived by her siblings Lucille (Toots) Emond (the late Lynn Agnew), Louie (Judy) Emond and Muriel (the late Almond) Westgate and many nieces and nephews.
Collette worked for the Telephone Company for many years. She also was Head Telephone Operator at Taunton State Hospital for 25 years retiring in 1988. She also worked at the family-owned A&W Root Beer Stand in Middleboro for 10 years.
Collette loved to travel, spending time at Rosepoint in Wareham and winters in Florida. She loved entertaining friends and playing cards. Her favorite past time was being with her loving family.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, February 23 from 4 to 7 PM at the Riendeau Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay St., Taunton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday February 24th, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish, 249 Whittenton St., Taunton. If you plan on attending Collette's Funeral Mass on Wednesday, we will be meeting directly at St. Jude the Apostle Parish due to capacity regulations because of the pandemic. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Taunton. For expressions of sympathy, to sign an online guestbook or to light a candle, visit www.r-mfh.com
Tributes
"I remember Collette from when we lived on Van Buren Street. We moved away from there when I was 7 or 8 years old. She was the majorette in the Taunton parades as I recall -- wore a very pretty white uniform. I didn\'t really know her; I was friendly with Muriel. To Collette\'s family and friends, I send my sincere condolences. May she rest in peace. Joan Gilday, Raynham MA "
"I\'m truly sorry for your loss,Collette was one of the nicest people I knew, sending Prayers"
"My sincerest condolences to the LeClair and Emond family. Whittenton has lost another great lady. Hold your memories close and I will keep her in my prayers. Mike Flanagan Jackson, NH"
"LeClair Family I was so sorry to hear of your mom\'s passing from my cousin, Bill Madden. She and my mom, Lil Emerald, were friends for most of their lives. I remember visits with my mom to your home and to the A&W when I was young and last saw her at my mother\'s 70th birthday luncheon. She was such a nice lady, and I am sure will be missed by many. Gail (Emerald) Kahn "
"The memories you have will last until you meet again!
Our deepest sympathies to all.
Ken & Wendy Chipman"
"I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I knew her for many years working at the hospital. She was always pleasant, friendly and a joy to be around. Keeping the entire LeClair family in my prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. Liz"
"I am so very saddened to hear of Mrs Leclair\'s passing. She was a beautiful woman of extreme strength, wonderful sense of humor, unwavering faith, and true love of family. David, Gene, Peter, Paul she loved you so very much and you certainly made her proud as was evident in her special smile when talking about all of you. I am holding her entire family close in my heart and prayers. I am sure Michelle and Stephen and other family members are again wrapped in her hugs. May warm memories bring you comfort."
"Pete, Gene and family - we offer our sincerest condolences and prayers. She has rejoined her cousins in heaven and they are all together now. Patty and Ed Paige"
"Gene and family my condolences and prayers are with you all at this time."
"Condolences to the family"
"Sorry for your loss the burgess family"
"We are so sorry to hear of Collette\'s passing. We send our condolences to the Leclair and Emond families. Paul and Jeanette Collette "
"David, Gene and family. My deepest condolences on the passing of your Mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult of times. "
"To the entire LeClair family I send my sincere condolences for your loss. I worked with Colette for many years at TSH. I do not recall a mean streak in her body. She always had a smile. Enjoyed talking to her. Our first conversation, she told me that my dad and your dad were related. Small world. May her best memories live on in spirit and bring you a smile every day."
"David, Joyce and family, Eddie and I are so sorry to hear ofyour Mom?s passing. May she RIP. Sandy&Eddie Nadeau"