J. Val Leclerc

J. Valmore Leclerc of Sanford, Maine, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife by his side. He was born in Somersworth, NH, on February 14, 1933, the son of the late Omer and Isabelle Leclerc. Val served in the National Guard for nine years. He worked at GE for 36 years as a set-up man. He also ran a successful cleaning service business. Throughout his life he really enjoyed spending time with his children, being in nature, landscaping, gardening and spending time on the beach. After retiring he spent 16 years traveling, motorcycling, playing golf, and spending time with his family and friends.He is predeceased by his parents, brother, Richard Leclerc, son in law, Jeff Milne, grandson, Ryan Perreault and brother in law, Armand Legere.He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rachel, his children, Diane Milne of Somersworth, NH, Donna Cashman of Cape Neddick, Maine, Denise McKinnon and her husband, Craig of New Smyrna Beach, FL, David Leclerc and his fiance May Glennon of Farmington, NH, and Daniel Leclerc and his wife, Michele of Hooksett, NH. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren who he loved dearly, Eric Perreault and his wife, Heather, Danielle Middleton and her husband, Justin, Derek Lapanne, Britany Stuart and her husband, Kevin, Adam Leclerc and Megan, Deanna Dunham and her husband Ben, Cortney Negrotti and her husband, Justin, Dustin Leclerc, and Nicholas Leclerc. He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren, his brother, Edouard Leclerc and his wife, Irene, his sister in law, Ann Leclerc, many nieces, nephews and Legere in-laws.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 28th at 11AM at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church in Sanford. Burial will be private at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Somersworth, NH.In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Sanford Food Pantry, 1204 Main Street, Sanford.Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com