1939 – 2021
Thompson – Bernadette (Sulewski) LeClerc, 82, of Church St., passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 in her home. She was married to the late Joseph L. LeClerc, Jr. on December 21, 1957. Born in Holyoke, MA, she was the daughter of the late Louis P. and Frances (Zerek) Sulewski.
Bernadette was a homemaker who enjoyed playing BINGO and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan.
She was survived by her children, Kathleen M. Howard and her husband Dana of MI, Joseph L. LeClerc, III and his wife Alice of VA, Victoria A. LaBonte and her husband Rick of Pomfret, Tina L. Fortin and her husband Perry of Plainfield, CT, Shannon L. LeClerc and his wife Leann of Thompson, Louis P. LeClerc of Thompson, Jennifer L. LeClerc-Allen and her husband Travis of Dayville, CT, Victor A. LeClerc and his wife Alicia of Plainfield, CT; 17 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service for Bernadette at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Saint Mary Cemetery, 230 Providence St, Putnam, CT. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Marian Smat
Vikki you have my deepest condolences you are in my prayers
Mel
My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She was a great person, so full of life. She always spoke kindly to me and I will forever miss her smile. May she rest in peace. ❤
Donna
Very sorry to hear of this. Her daughter Tina and I were friends all through high school and beyond. She treated me like one of her children. RIP!
Uncle Butch's family
Dear Cousins,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Bernie. Our deepest sympathies and love you all during this difficult time.
Eugene D. Miller
We are praying for the whole family!
Joann
Tina and family our sympathies to the whole family.
Sharron Fortier
I am praying for all of you.
Just realize that she is in the arms of her one true love and Home with our Savior.
We will miss her and the time we got to spend with her. Hang on to good memories and the best times. I’m reflecting on the water battles and her ceramics, Christmas stockings and many other times we had together.
Dave Hennessey
Joe you have my deepest condolences you are in my prayers.
Debbie Dillard
Joe Alice and family, prayer for your comfort and memories during this difficult time
Susan Ham
So sorry for your loss my prayers go out to your families.
Sandy Dutilly
Very sorry to hear of your passing. Your sister Rosemary (my Mom) sends her condolences to your family . It’s been many years since we’ve all seen one another, We are sorry we couldn’t make it to the funeral. Our thoughts are with you.
Aunt Rosemary. Cousin Sandra (Sandy) Dutilly of Massachusetts.