Kevin A. LeClair, Sr., 50, of Chatham, NY, died peacefully at home on Saturday, January 7th after a long illness. He was the husband of Jacqueline (Leck) LeClair. Born on March 12, 1966 in Hudson, NY, to Sandra and the late Joseph LeClair.

Graduating from Chatham High, he played baseball, bowled and was a frequent visitor of detention. He raced stock cars at Lebanon Valley for years, causing many a gray hair for his mother. He loved being under the hood of car tinkering with an engine. Later he worked in construction and enjoyed playing with dirt. He could drive anything with a motor, including trucks for Sunnyside Garage, where he enjoyed helping stranded motorists. He was an avid fan of Harley-Davidson, the Dallas Cowboys and—the man—Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Kevin was a giving person and performed numerous good deeds for others, many of which were never known.  He enjoyed coaching little league for his children and cheering them on no matter what sport they played.

Surviving are his mother, wife, children Nicholas Wadman, Kevin Jr. and DeAnna LeClair, sister Michelle LeClair, all of Chatham; brother Brian LeClair of Cohoes, NY; nephews and many cousins.

There will be a Celebration of Kevin's life on Saturday, January 14th at Wenk Funeral Home in Chatham, beginning at 11 am with a remembrance at noon. Friends may join the family at the American Legion in Chatham immediately after for refreshments. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Chatham Rescue Squad or the Tri-Village Fire Department.