Roland J. LeClerc

Roland J. LeClerc of Templeton, MA, died peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family.

Born in East Templeton on November 6, 1933, he was the son of Albert and Blanche (Lemire) LeClerc. Roland attended Templeton High School but earned his degree from Mahar Regional High School in 1963, after all 6 of his children were born. Roland was an upholsterer by trade, and started his own business, Custom Quality Upholstering in the early 1960’s. Later he opened Templeton Colonial Furniture, which is still in business.

Roland was one of the founding members of the Templeton Lion’s Club, forming many lifelong friendships, partaking in many community service projects, and enjoying years of social activities with the members he loved. The highlight of his life was spending time with his family in Old Orchard Beach, Burlingame State Park, Caribbean Cruises, St. Maarten and the casinos. He loved simpler times making cherished memories including Monday night dinners, nightly happy hour, and family gatherings celebrating his children, grandchildren, and great-grand children. 

Roland is survived by his loving family including his five daughters, Cathie McCaffrey and her husband Kevin, Debbie Duguay and her husband Bruce, and Cindy Houston and her husband Will, all of Templeton, Tammy LaFalam of Rindge NH, and Carole (Charlie) deCourcy of Woodstock VA; twelve grandchildren, Samantha, Shane, Briana, Jason, Nick, Casey, Ryan, Tim, Nissa, Jessica, Meaghan and Kyle; and twenty-three great-grandchildren. A multitude of nieces, nephews, and extended family will also miss their fun times with their beloved Uncle Roland.

He was predeceased by his wife, Joan (Comee) who passed away in 2017; his son, John LeClerc (2011); two grandsons, Marc Carroll (2021) and Noah Houston (2021). He is the last surviving member of the large LeClerc clan, being predeceased by five brothers, Edmund, Arthur, Camille, Anthony, and Albert; and four sisters, Marguerite, Theresa, Rita, and Blanche. 

Calling hours will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA, followed by a funeral service at 4:00 p.m. A reception immediately following the service at the Otter River Sportsman’s Club, 250 Lords, Road, Templeton, MA. 

Burial will be held Monday, June 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Pine Grove Cemetery, Patriots Road, Templeton, MA. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Templeton Lion’s Club, P.O. Box 181, Templeton, MA 01468 or to the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office, Attn: Michael Johnson, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 5409, Boston, MA 02114, or on their website at (www.giving.massgeneral.org/donate/madrc/). Please reference in memory of Roland J. LeClerc.