OAKVILLE — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Henry Joseph LeClerc shares the news of his peaceful passing on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the VITAS Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved widower of Mrs. Jeannette Rita (Dupont) LeClerc.

Henry was born on January 26, 1929, in Acton Vale Quebec, Canada, the cherished son of the late Heldeo and Orise (Joubert) LeClerc. Henry was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life—his passion for carpentry created cherished pieces that filled homes with warmth and character. Henry always had a vegetable garden that he always enjoyed working in. Henry’s family will forever hold dear the memories of their father, who instilled in them the values of hard work, patience, and the joy of solving a good puzzle. His legacy will live on through the stories he told, the lessons he taught, and the love that he shared. His life was a testament to the power of love and the importance of family. May he find eternal rest and peace beyond measure and may he never be forgotten.

Left to honor his memory and cherish his legacy, are his children; Barbara (LeClerc) Fox and her husband Luke, Brian LeClerc and his fiancé, Nancy Hiller, and Robert LeClerc and his wife Sherry, eight grandchildren, his dear friend, Jean Lopes, and his former daughter-in-law, Patricia LeClerc. Henry also leaves many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. LeClerc will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Casey-O'Neill Funeral Home & Cremation Care 742 Main St, Oakville, CT 06779. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects and visit with Henry’s family from 8:00 a.m. until the service commences at 10:30 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Watertown. To honor Henry’s memory and in lieu of flowers, donations to Vitas Innovative Care 199 Park Rd Ext Middlebury CT 06762 or to the Wounded Warriors Project at www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org/ would be appreciated by his family. In this time of reflection, the family welcomes all who knew and loved Henry to share messages of condolence, comfort, and cherished memories. Please visit the funeral home's tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com to connect with the family or honor their loved one’s memory